Lead Operations Engineer

About the Role

In this role you will partner with internal and external stakeholders to address operational and technical needs, act as the focal point for assigned regions or projects, and lead regular review sessions. You will apply engineering expertise to resolve issues, coordinate execution with business‑unit and engineering teams, and keep internal teams informed with metrics, project status, and operational updates. Additionally, you will prepare cost and technical proposals by interfacing with engineering and commercial partners and may serve as the technical lead at customer or offshore sites. • Collaborate with commercial, management, and technical teams to drive engineering and operational activities. • Serve as the primary contact for assigned regions or projects and lead regular review meetings. • Resolve operational and technical issues using applied engineering expertise. • Coordinate execution activities with business‑unit and engineering teams. • Communicate metrics, project status, and operational updates to internal stakeholders. • Prepare cost and technical proposals in partnership with engineering and commercial teams. • Act as technical lead for customer or offshore sites when required. • Participate in wellbeing initiatives and contemporary work‑life balance policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸issue resolution
• ▸execution coordination
• ▸proposal preparation
• ▸technical lead
• ▸metrics reporting
• ▸primary contact

What You Bring

Do you enjoy leading engineering operations in a fast‑paced services environment? As a Lead Operations Engineer with a global energy leader, you will join a multi‑functional team that drives engineering and operational activities through close collaboration with commercial, management, and technical groups. Your work will support service delivery through a holistic model that operates locally, regionally, and globally. Success in this position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with a background in operations or engineering project roles and familiarity with control systems. Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities are essential, as is the capacity to work independently in a dynamic environment with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset. If you enjoy leading operations, solving complex technical challenges, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable and safe energy solutions, you will thrive here. • Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Possess experience in operations or engineering project roles, including control systems. • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. • Work independently in a dynamic environment with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸operations
• ▸control systems
• ▸leadership
• ▸communication
• ▸proactive

Benefits

We recognize that work styles differ, so the role offers flexible working hours and the option to work from home one day per week. This approach supports a balanced, adaptable work environment that fits your personal preferences. Operating in over 120 countries, Baker Hughes is transforming the future of energy by deploying industry‑leading technologies and services that make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our century‑long legacy of innovation drives us to push boundaries and meet the toughest challenges in the energy sector. We offer comprehensive benefits—including private medical care, life insurance, disability coverage, and tailored financial programs—to recognize and support the contributions of our employees. • Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work from home one day per week. • Access comprehensive private medical care, life insurance, disability coverage, and tailored financial programs.

Work Environment

Onsite