Mechanical Application Engineer

Would you like to play a key role in our business?

Are you a Mechanical Application Engineer looking for a new challenge?

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The Process & Pipeline Services business delivers In-line Inspection services to operators of oil & gas pipelines around the globe.

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The Applications Engineering Team is responsible for the evaluation and specification of PII equipment design in relation to any intended contract and any modifications to either the PII equipment or the client’s equipment to enable operations to be undertaken. Applications engineering provide the first point contact for all technical queries dealing with PII products including cleaning, profile and inspection vehicles, on and off board systems and associated handling and test equipment.

As a Mechanical Application Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Working under the guidance of the Application Engineering Manager/Team Leader and when applicable, in close co-operation with the Project Leader and other Engineering staff in order to engineer solutions to solve mechanical, electronic and handling equipment problems to suit a particular operation.

• Providing approved tool builds to Operations on time to enable timely mobilization and running of commercial jobs.

• Developing solutions which work first time, meeting tight timescales and budget.

• Undertaking technical and risks assessments of information and situations arising.

• Producing layouts, designing schemes and drawings that fully define the problem and the proposed solution(s).

• Completing any documentation to the appropriate standard.

• Representing ILI (In-Line Inspection) with the client, fully understanding the scope of the problem, ensuring clear communications and an understanding of ILI’s requirements from the client. 

• Supporting the production/manufacture/assembly of the solutions designed, overcome any problems encountered but still consider standardization, value engineering, and maintainability.

• Ensuring that all documentation produced for each project undertaken is of a level that can be clearly understood and providing sufficient detail to allow the operation to be repeated in the future.

• Producing basic design calculations and plans, where necessary.

• Carrying out failure investigation (FIT) on in-field failures and root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent re-occurrence of problems.

• Resolving issues with and support new designs in-field

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with proven experience in Customer Application Engineering.

• Have experience in problem solving and the ability to apply this to solve electro-mechanical problems.

• Show a willingness to acquire the technical knowledge of new products

• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

• Be a motivated self-starter with a result oriented mindset

• Have knowledge of 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design packages

• Be able to show good problem-solving and to work within the constraints of each project, balancing resources against timescales

• Have In-line inspection experience in an operational or engineering role ()

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:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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 programs

• Tailored financial programs

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us:We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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