Field Specialist IV - FPT
Baker Hughes · Red Bluff
Field Specialist IV - FPT
Are you passionate about delivering field service excellence and providing technical expertise on critical valve and pressure testing operations?
Do you thrive in customer-facing environments where safety, quality, and operational performance are key to success?
Partner with the Best
As a Field Specialist IV - FPT, you will coordinate and oversee field operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of pressure testing and valve service activities. You will serve as the technical lead at customer locations, working closely with operations teams, customers, and service personnel to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
You will be responsible for job planning, execution, troubleshooting, customer interaction, and leadership of field personnel while ensuring compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
Fuel Your Passion
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Safety Valves, Control Valves, pressure testing, and field service operations to support critical customer assets. You will provide technical guidance, oversee testing and inspection activities, and ensure equipment reliability while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
Your work will directly contribute to operational success, customer satisfaction, and Baker Hughes' reputation as a trusted industry partner.
Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities
As a Field Specialist IV - FPT, you will be responsible for:
Coordinating and overseeing field operations at customer sites.
Providing quality service and technical support to customers during job execution.
Planning jobs, developing execution strategies, and ensuring required resources and equipment are available.
Directing and supervising service operators and field crews.
Leading pressure testing, valve testing, inspection, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Managing customer communications before, during, and after job execution.
Coordinating equipment clean-up, maintenance, repair, and preparation for future assignments.
Supporting sales opportunities through customer engagement and technical consultation.
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational procedures.
Evaluating crew performance and providing coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
Preparing technical reports, test records, and job documentation.
Identifying operational risks and implementing corrective actions.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, Technical Diploma, Associate Degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5+ years of field service experience, preferably within valve services, pressure testing, flow pressure testing (FPT), or related oil & gas operations.
Must have hands-on experience with:
Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs)
Safety Relief Valves
Control Valves
Strong understanding of pressure testing procedures and industry standards.
Experience leading field crews and customer-facing operations.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and testing procedures.
Experience operating pressure testing equipment and troubleshooting field issues.
Hands-on experience in Stainless Steel Tubing Bending, fabrication, installation, and high-pressure tubing assembly.
Top Must-Have Technical Skills
Valve Testing and Inspection
Actuator Verification
Verify actuator stroke, bench set, and positioner calibration in accordance with manufacturer specifications before pressure testing activities.
Shell Testing
Perform shell testing by pressurizing the valve body to 1.5 × Maximum Rated Cold Working Pressure (CWP) with the valve partially open.
Ensure zero visible leakage through the valve body, shell, or packing.
Seat (Closure) Testing
Conduct seat leakage testing by pressurizing one side of the closed valve to 1.1 × Maximum CWP.
Understand and evaluate leakage performance against Class IV, Class V, and Class VI leakage criteria.
Pneumatic Testing
Perform pneumatic testing using air or inert gas at 60 to 100 PSI (4 to 7 bar).
Identify micro-leaks within valve seats, trim, packing, and sealing components.
Preferred Technical Skills
Pressure Relief Valve repair and testing.
Safety Valve calibration and certification.
Control Valve troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing.
Valve teardown, inspection, rebuilding, and assembly.
Instrumentation tubing installation and commissioning.
Stainless Steel Tubing Bending and Routing.
Tube fitting installation (Swagelok, Parker, equivalent).
Leak detection and troubleshooting.
Reading isometric drawings and tubing layouts.
High-pressure system installation and maintenance.
Crane, hoist, and material handling operations.
API standards knowledge and compliance.
Desired Characteristics
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent customer-facing communication skills.
Proven leadership and team coordination abilities.
Strong safety mindset and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently in field environments.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in fast-paced operations.
Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Experience mentoring and training field personnel.
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:
Starting early / finishing early
Starting late / finishing late
Flexibility within the day or week to get the job done
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
About Us
With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we’re committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we’re always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.
Why Baker Hughes?
At Baker Hughes, we take energy forward making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. You’ll work at the forefront of clean energy innovation, with the opportunity to make a real, measurable impact.
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 IV - FPT