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Lead Engineer, Automation & Control

Baker Hughes

On-site
Abu Dhabi, AE
Full-time
Senior
Manager
7+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3h ago

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Job description

Baker Hughes is hiring a Lead Engineer, Automation & Control — a full-time, based in Abu Dhabi, AE role. Apply directly on Baker Hughes's careers page below.

Lead Engineer - Automation & Control, Service Engineering

Location: AE-ABU DHABI-AL GHAITH YARD, MUSSAFAH INDUSTRIAL 16th STREET

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Are you an Engineer looking for a new challenge?

Join our Team!

Our team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We create value with impactful decisions by effectively connecting ideas and people. We champion an entrepreneurial culture to unlock full our potential by bringing energy to the world.

As a Lead Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing Non-Conformities and technical issues resolution with sense of ownership and Accountability.
  • Being the Technical reference point for Field and Project engineers supporting them in promptly resolving technical issues reported from Project sites.
  • Mange Engineering Lessons Learnt collection /sharing across different projects.
  • Manage and assist in troubleshooting issues of various products like heavy-duty gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, electric motors, gearboxes and auxiliaries’ systems.
  • Collaborate with various internal Engineering disciplines as required and shall be the focal point to lead and manage issue resolutions effectively.
  • Preparing and reviewing of technical documentation such as trip investigation reports, Root Cause Analysis, defining Corrective & Preventive action plan and be able to communicate effectively to a broader team.
  • Adapt to various Commissioning team internal Processes with respect to Design Reviews, Quality and Safety procedures meeting the defined KPIs.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Electrical or equivalent Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Requires knowledge and hand-on experience on Control Systems like MarkVIe, MarkVIeS SIL System, Proficy Machine Edition, PLCs, DCS etc..
  • Ability to interpret the Control logics and troubleshoot Operational issues of the Systems.
  • Have experience in interpreting Engineering & Technical documents like Process & instrument diagrams (P&ID), Wiring diagrams etc..
  • Have minimum 7 years of Technical experience on Control systems and Rotating machinery working at Project sites.
  • Have knowledge of Baker Hughes Heavy-duty Gas Turbines or Centrifugal compressors operation.
  • Have fluency in English with excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Flexibility to travel to different sites.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Good understanding of Project engineering roles and responsibilities such as document management, non-conformity management, FMEA preparation and execution.
  • Operational Knowledge of Heavy-duty Gas Turbines, Centrifugal compressors, and their relevant auxiliary systems.
  • Passionate and enthusiastic to work in fast paced, challenging and dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage proactively on his/her own initiative
  • Ability to work across multi-functional and global teams.
  • Have ability to influence others and lead small teams.

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. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • This role is a Full Time Regular, live in country

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
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Automation & Control, Service Engineering

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The required skills for Lead Engineer, Automation & Control at Baker Hughes include: PLC.

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Lead Engineer, Automation & Control at Baker Hughes is a Senior / Manager level position.

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