Senior Systems Engineer - Controls (TRP) 
 

Does working in the field excite you? 
Do you enjoy working in collaborative teams and solving critical field service issues?  

 
 

Join our Service Engineering Team 

 
At Baker Hughes, our purpose is clear.  We take energy forward, making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.  Our Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) operates across 120 countries and serves the entire energy value chain and industrial sector. We hold an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology, and lifecycle services. 

 

Partner with the best 

As a Senior Systems Engineer-TRP, you will work with the Baker Hughes Americas Service Engineering team, leading Trip Reduction Program (TRP) projects for contractual customers in the region. You will carry out a root cause analysis of top offenders causing forced shutdowns on critical rotating equipment, including Gas Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors, Motors, Steam Turbines, Reciprocating Compressors etc., and related auxiliaries. Continuous alignment with project and service engineering teams and vendors is requested, ensuring the service provided is aligned with customer expectations. 

As a Senior Systems Engineer-TRP you will be responsible for: 

Lead Trip Reduction Program (TRP) projects for specific Customer Service Agreement (CSA) customers or fleets in the region 

Act as a focal point for assigned projects, providing technical leadership in turbomachinery by closely tracking and managing technical issues to resolution, coordinating and communicating with customer representatives and internal & vendor organizations, fulfilling customized evaluations and optimization studies, and maintaining alignment between site and BH Engineering 

Technical assessment of fleet composed of gas turbines, steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, ensuring adherence to engineering policies and procedures. 

Knowledge of VSDS, electric motors, gearboxes, auxiliaries, and balance of plant operations in the LNG space is preferred 

Analyze the reliability behavior of accessories to enhance the product line 

Ability to manage engineering projects as a technical leader by coordinating activities of cross-functional teams 

Lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA) on equipment through field experience analysis at site or fleet level 

Define validation plans and measure the effectiveness of applied corrective actions 

Focus on maintenance optimization of auxiliary systems, determining frequency, tasks, and criticalities to extend the fleet Mean Time Between Maintenance interval  

Interface with CSA managers to define Scope of Work and schedule for new requests 

Proactive approach and effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders to drive excellence in project execution and reliability enhancement 

Analyze data and alerts generated by BH and vendor Monitoring & Diagnostic (M&D) systems to prevent asset failures and optimize asset performance and operation 

Actively participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews, contributing valuable insights 

Conduct risk prioritization at the machine, subsystem, and component levels 

Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analyses (FMEA) at the component level, identifying critical items for machine availability and proposing improvements for maintenance optimization and/or design modification 

Review of technical documentation such as trip root cause analyses, anomaly notifications, and monthly reports 

Navigating and interpreting site-specific control software (e.g. MarkVI/VIe, MicroNet/Plus, RX3i/RX7i, etc.) and engineering documents (e.g. P&ID, Instrument List, Wiring Diagram) to support technical analyses  

Validate performance calculations on monitored equipment, identify non-conformities  

Support the development and deployment of diagnostic systems in terms of hardware, software, data acquisition, analytics, and applications 

Provide information about the latest advancements in Conversion, Modification, and Upgrade (CM&U) opportunities to customers and assist with the implementation of any such CM&Us 

Support testing and troubleshooting activities at the site, case by a case-by-case basis for travel to the site 

 

Fuel your passion 

To be successful in this role, you will require: 

 

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university 

Minimum 5 years of technical experience in gas turbines, steam turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, electrical equipment including Variable Speed Drive Systems (VSDS), motors, generators, and relevant auxiliaries Experience with LCI (Load Commutated Inverter) and relevant design (including harmonic filters, eHouses, controls, etc.) 

Familiarity with control software and logic (e.g. Mark VI/VIe, MicroNet/Plus) 

Experience with interpreting engineering documents (P&ID, Instrument List, etc.) 

Experience with Bently Nevada System1 or other industry vibration condition monitoring systems and vibration analysis 

Sound analytical and troubleshooting skills 

Knowledge of BH products and applications with reference to the service environment 

English fluency and ability to work in a global environment. 

Be legally authorized to work in the USA. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and other requirements for employment in the USA. 

 

Work in a way that works for you 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. Please talk to us about the specific working patterns available when you apply 

 

 

Working with us 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. 
 

Working for you 

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.  Join us, and you can expect: 

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities 

• Comprehensive private medical care options 

• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs 

• Tailored financial programs 

• Education Assistance 

• Generous Parental Leave 

• Mental Health resources 

• Dependent Care 

• Additional elected or voluntary benefit 
 

 

 

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.