Field Specialist III

Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer (Motor & Variable Frequency Drive's) 

Lead Critical Electrical Reliability in a High‑Impact Industrial Environment

Are you an expert in electric motors and Variable Frequency Drive systems?

Do you thrive in hands‑on field environments where your technical decisions directly protect plant uptime and operational safety?

Join Our Electrical Field Service Team Supporting a Major Industrial Facility in Corpus Christi!

We are strengthening our on‑site electrical support capabilities for a key continuous‑process plant, and we’re looking for a senior‑level Electrical Field Service Engineer ready to take ownership of motor and VFD reliability. In this resident rotational role, you will serve as the primary technical authority for ABB motors and drive systems, supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, outage planning, and day‑to‑day operational needs.

This is an opportunity to apply deep electrical expertise in a stable, predictable rotation — without the constant travel typical of field service. You’ll work with industry‑leading OEM platforms, partner closely with plant engineering teams, and play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable operations.

Partner with the best:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to support a critical industrial plant in Corpus Christi on a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotational schedule. This role is focused on commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting electric motors and VFD systems, with primary emphasis on ABB electrical motors. 

This position is ideal for an electrical FSE who enjoys hands-on technical work, values schedule predictability, and wants strong earning potential without continuous travel or permanent relocation. 

As a Senior Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting maintenance planning, pre-Outage, Outage and post-Outage planning activities with plant operators for ABB electric motors and VFDs 

• Assisting plant operator with regular reviews of maintenance activities associated with ABB motors at the plant.  

• Troubleshooting electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment 

• Interfacing with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams 

• Performing diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation 

• Interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation 

• Documenting activities, findings, and corrective actions 

• Serving as the on-site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations 

• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives as needed 

• Providing assessment of Parts storage and maintenance and making necessary storage recommendations  

• Performing on-site inspection/review of parts (new, used or refurbished) for completeness, damage and corrective action  

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience with other major OEMs (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Danfoss)

• OEM, EPC, or owner/operator plant experience

• Have exposure to Siemens PLCs or industrial controls 

• Have prior resident or rotational field service experience 

• Have experience supporting continuous-process industries (power, refining, chemical, LNG, manufacturing) 

• Have commission, start up, and support ABB and Siemens electric motors and VFDs experience

• Be able to troubleshoot electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment 

• Be able to support planned outages, startups, and reliability events 

• Be able to interface with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams 

• Be able to perform diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation 

• Be able to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation

• Be able to serve as the on-site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations 

Why This Role 

Strong compensation aligned with senior-level electrical FSE experience 

Predictable rotational schedule with extended personal time off 

No permanent relocation required 

Work on industry-leading OEM platforms (ABB & Siemens) 

High-impact role supporting critical plant equipment and operations 

Work in a way that works for you

• Location: Can be based anywhere in the US.

• Rotation: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off (in Corpus Christi, TX)

• Shift: Monday - Saturday (12AM-12PM), Sunday 8-hour shift

• No work required during off rotation unless agreed in advance 

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:

• Highly competitive hourly base pay, commensurate with experience, OEM expertise, and role scope.

• Overtime paid at 1.5×, including all Sunday hours paid at overtime rate.

• This role is structured to offer above-market earning potential for experienced electrical Field Service Engineers supporting critical plant operations. 

• Rotational schedule providing extended time off each month 

• Housing and meals fully covered during the 14-day on-site rotation in Corpus Christi 

• Travel to and from the site provided 

• Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Retirement savings plan 

• Paid time off and holidays (per company policy) 

• 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.

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 Specialist III - SVS - CTRL