Baker Hughes GCC
Field Service Engineer – Centrifugal Compressor
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 14/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
28/02/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Job description
The Field Service Engineer – Centrifugal Compressor operates within Gas Technology Services as part of the Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) team, which serves the entire energy value chain and industrial sector across 120 countries with an extensive portfolio of rotating equipment, process flow, transmission technology, and lifecycle services. The role involves coordinating and overseeing field site work while delivering quality service to customers, including planning job execution, issuing instructions to the crew, and arranging required equipment. The engineer provides technical advice and support to clients and craft labour in the maintenance of Baker Hughes-supplied Centrifugal Compressors, conducts unloading and inspection of the Centrifugal Compressor and major auxiliaries at installation sites, and supervises placement on foundations. Responsibilities include performing geometric dimensional check of foundation, equipment and auxiliary skids positioning, levelling, and alignment. The engineer executes maintenance activities on Nuovo Pignone Centrifugal Compressors MCL, BCL, PCL, and SRL models, performs minor and major inspections, assembly and disassembly, clearance checks and adjustments, and evaluates wear and damage conditions of Couplings (lubricated-tooth and dry-elastic types), thrust bearings, journal bearings, gas seals, labyrinth and honeycomb types, Oil seals including gauged floating rings types, Dry gas seals or oil mechanical seals, Labyrinth or honeycomb inner seals, Diaphragms or diaphragms bundle, and volutes, ensuring optimal operational performance at customer sites.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee work at the field site by planning job execution, providing instructions to the crew, arranging necessary equipment, and ensuring quality service delivery to customers in Gas Technology Services.
- Provide technical advice and support to clients and craft labour in the maintenance of Baker Hughes-supplied Centrifugal Compressors and ensure effective troubleshooting and service execution at customer sites.
- Supervise unloading and inspection of the Centrifugal Compressor and its major auxiliaries at the installation site and ensure correct placement on the foundation in accordance with engineering requirements.
- Perform geometric dimensional check of foundation, equipment and auxiliary skids positioning, levelling, and alignment to ensure compliance with installation tolerances and operational standards.
- Execute maintenance activities on Nuovo Pignone Centrifugal Compressors including MCL, BCL, PCL, and SRL models at customer sites, ensuring safe and efficient field operations.
- Conduct minor and major inspections involving assembly and disassembly of Centrifugal Compressors, checking and adjusting clearances, and restoring equipment to operational condition.
- Evaluate wear and damage state of Couplings (lubricated-tooth and dry-elastic types), thrust bearings, journal bearings, gas seals, labyrinth and honeycomb types, Oil seals including gauged floating rings types, Dry gas seals or oil mechanical seals, Labyrinth or honeycomb inner seals, Diaphragms or diaphragms bundle, and volutes during inspection and maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with field operational procedures while supporting Installation and/or Maintenance activities of Centrifugal Compressors (Vertical/Horizontal) in Rotating equipment applications at customer sites.
Experience & skills
- Hold a BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience OR a full-time 3-year Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrate working experience in Rotating equipment, specifically Centrifugal Compressor (Vertical/Horizontal), in the Field at Customer Sites.
- Exhibit prior hands-on experience in Installation and/or Maintenance activities of Centrifugal Compressors in the Field at Customer Sites, including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and alignment tasks.
- Show proven capability in performing geometric dimensional check, levelling, and alignment of foundation, equipment, and auxiliary skids during installation and commissioning activities.
- Demonstrate technical competency in maintenance and inspection of Nuovo Pignone Centrifugal Compressors MCL, BCL, PCL, and SRL models supplied by Baker Hughes.
- Provide practical knowledge in evaluating and servicing Couplings, thrust bearings, journal bearings, gas seals, labyrinth and honeycomb types, Oil seals, Dry gas seals or oil mechanical seals, Labyrinth or honeycomb inner seals, Diaphragms or diaphragms bundle, and volutes.
- Exhibit strong Functional/Technical capability aligned with Gas Technology Services and Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) rotating equipment portfolio.
- Demonstrate Customer Focus and effective application of Communication and Interpersonal abilities in coordinating with clients and craft labour during field operations.