Field Specialist III

Leading Critical Asset Reliability Through Advanced Inspection Expertise?

Are you passionate about delivering safe, precise, and high‑quality field inspection services?

Partner with the Best

Quest Integrity, a Baker Hughes company, is a global leader in assessing the reliability of critical assets for the energy and process industries. We combine advanced technology with deep subject matter expertise to help customers improve uptime, performance, and the longevity of their assets.

Fuel Your Passion

As a Field Specialist III (API 653 Field Technician Foreman), you are playing a key role in leading and facilitating the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of API 653/570/510 inspections for above‑ground storage tanks and pressure vessels. You are ensuring operational excellence, maintaining high inspection standards, and supporting customer success through technical accuracy and strong field leadership.

In this role, you are:

Maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring proper safety procedures and equipment are being used

Performing inspections in accordance with API 653 and related industry standards

Documenting inspection activities following company and customer guidelines

Recommending repairs and inspecting completed repair work as required

Managing clear, accurate, and professional communication with customers and office teams

Leading and directing field crews to complete projects efficiently

Making quick, informed decisions on the job to ensure successful project completion

Completing all required training within company guidelines

Performing additional duties as assigned

To be successful in this role, you will:

Have 5 years of field inspection experience

Have API 653 certification

Have the ability to maintain strong working relationships with coworkers, management, vendors, and customers

Have willingness to travel up to 75%, including short‑notice and overnight travel

Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Have the ability to pass background checks and drug testing (including random testing)

Have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport and TWIC card

Have comfort working at heights and in confined spaces

Have knowledge of or certification in MFL, UT, MT, VT, PT, and other NDE methods as required

Working Conditions

May involve occasional exposure to shop environments and lifting up to 50 lbs

Frequently requires kneeling or working on all fours

Requires working in confined spaces

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions

Requires adequate vision/corrective eyewear and ability to distinguish colors

Requires frequent climbing of stairs and ladders

Requires availability by phone during non‑standard hours

Requires ability to pass a Pulmonary Fit Test if needed

Involves heavy travel (approx. 75%)

Work in a Way That Works for You

We recognize that everyone works differently and performs at their best under different conditions. In this role, we offer flexible working patterns, including flexible working hours to help you balance productivity and personal needs.

Working With Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in well‑being, training, and leadership development to bring out the best in each other.

Working for You

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. To continue pushing boundaries, we reward those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contribution. You can expect:

Contemporary work‑life balance policies and well‑being activities

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

 

 

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SPEC III - PPS