Baker Hughes

Field Specialist - ALS

Kenya · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerBaker Hughes
LocationKenya
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted16 Sep 2026

Would you like to work in the field supporting our customers?

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Join our Field Service team

Our Oilfield Services business provides intelligent, connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. Our team provide technical expertise to meet our client expectation in electrical submersible pumps. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to improve their operations reliably and efficiently.

Work onsite with customers

As a Field Specialist, you will be performing installation/pulling of Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) and associated equipment in offshore and onshore oil and water wells. May be required to work unsupervised.

As a Field Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Inspecting and assembling all types of ESP submersible equipment, supervises and assists the subsequent installation of tubing and banding of cable, periodically checks system electrical integrity during installation.
Assists with monitoring, trouble shooting and testing downhole ESP equipment in order to maximize well productivity and ESP run life.
Calculating required surface voltage, designates proper transformer connections and wire size, sets up surface equipment and ensures system safety devices are installed and functioning.
Inspecting and repairs all types of ESP submersible equipment, diagnoses problems, makes applicable field repairs to equipment, recommends appropriate action to the customer.
Performing more specialized electrical work including basic repair work on VSD’s, troubleshooting downhole pressure systems, converting switchboard wiring from one type of controller to another and installing voltage analyzing equipment.
Performing all levels of maintenance, inspection, checks, testing and troubleshooting on ESP and other artificial lift equipment and commissioning equipment

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Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Two-year Technical Diploma.
Have at least 2 years’ experience in ESP submersible equipment
Experience in maintenance, troubleshooting and fault finding of Artificial Lift equipment and systems.
Knowledgeable in Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and automated systems
Display a powerful customer service-orientation mind-set, experienced leading customers through tough decisions.
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, to convey technical concepts to customers, both internal and external.

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.

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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: FIELD SPEC I - ALS

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