Job Description/Specification:
Baker Hughes is seeking an experienced Wireline Field Specialist – General to join its Oilfield Services team. This position focuses on providing technical support and field expertise for wireline operations, wellsite activities, completion logging, and rigless well intervention services.
The successful candidate will support international customers at workshop and wellsite locations, ensuring that wireline equipment and completion services are delivered safely and efficiently. The role requires practical experience in cased-hole wireline operations, production logging, pressure control equipment, and well integrity management.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for engineering professionals with at least five years of wireline services experience, including offshore and rigless intervention operations. Previous experience working with Baker Hughes is also specified as a requirement.
Job Reference: R148417
Company: Baker Hughes
Internal Job Title: Field Specialist General – WLE
Key Responsibilities
Wireline Operations and Wellsite Support
The Wireline Field Specialist will provide technical assistance and operational guidance during wellsite activities, working with customers and field teams to complete assigned operations successfully.
Main responsibilities include:
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Perform daily wellsite activities with minimal supervision while following operational instructions.
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Provide technical support for wireline and completion-related services.
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Assist with completion logging and completion services at workshops and wellsite locations.
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Execute assigned field operations according to equipment manuals and operational procedures.
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Evaluate completed work to confirm that operational objectives and customer requirements have been achieved.
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Coordinate with clients and relevant technical teams to address operational challenges.
Completion Logging and Equipment Maintenance
The role involves supporting the preparation, deployment, and operation of completion equipment and associated logging systems.
Responsibilities include:
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Assist with the operation and actuation of completion equipment.
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Perform minor maintenance activities on wireline and completion tools.
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Support the deployment and operation of Production Logging Tools (PLT).
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Conduct data acquisition activities using relevant logging systems.
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Work with EMDeX acquisition and logging systems.
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Support SPN/RPM services and associated data collection operations.
Rigless Intervention and Pressure Control
The successful candidate will be involved in rigless intervention operations, including planning and execution. Strong technical knowledge of pressure control equipment and well integrity requirements is essential.
Additional duties include:
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Support cased-hole wireline operations.
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Participate in rigless intervention planning and field execution.
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Operate and work with Pressure Control Equipment (PCE).
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Follow well integrity procedures and applicable operational requirements.
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Support mast operations, including rig-up and rig-down activities.
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Ensure safe equipment handling and compliance with established operational procedures.
Health, Safety and Operational Compliance
Safety is a critical part of all Baker Hughes field operations. The specialist must ensure that assigned responsibilities are performed in accordance with company HSE policies, legal requirements, and operational standards.
The role requires strict adherence to equipment and logistics manuals, safe wellsite practices, and established procedures throughout field activities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Candidates applying for the Wireline Field Specialist position should meet the following requirements:
Education
Professional Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in Wireline Services.
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Proven experience in cased-hole wireline operations.
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Extensive practical experience in rigless intervention planning and execution.
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Previous experience working with Baker Hughes is required.
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Offshore experience is preferred, particularly in rigless operations.
Required Technical Skills
Applicants should demonstrate strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas:
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Cased-hole wireline operations.
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Rigless well intervention operations.
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Pressure Control Equipment (PCE) and well integrity requirements.
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Production Logging Tools (PLT) deployment, operation, and interpretation.
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EMDeX acquisition and logging systems.
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Mast operations, including rig-up and rig-down procedures.
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SPN/RPM services and related data acquisition activities.
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Completion equipment operation and maintenance.
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Wellsite safety and operational procedures.
Strong communication skills, independent working ability, and effective coordination with customers and multidisciplinary teams are also important for this position.
Work Schedule and Flexibility
Baker Hughes offers flexible working arrangements for this role, subject to manager approval and operational requirements. Employees may have the opportunity to adjust their working hours depending on field activities and business demand.
Because this is a field-based position, candidates should be prepared to work in operational environments and coordinate with customers during scheduled wellsite activities.
Salary and Employee Benefits
Baker Hughes highlights a range of employee benefits designed to support professional development and personal wellbeing.
The advertised benefits include:
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Work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
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Private medical care options.
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Life insurance and disability programmes.
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Financial benefit programmes.
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Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
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Employee training and leadership development opportunities.
About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company providing products, services, and technical solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. With more than a century of industry experience and operations in over 120 countries, the company develops technologies aimed at making energy production safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
Its Oilfield Services business supports customers through advanced equipment, digital technologies, automation, remote operations, and technical expertise across the energy extraction and production lifecycle.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is particularly suitable for experienced wireline engineers and field specialists with strong backgrounds in cased-hole operations, production logging, pressure control systems, and rigless well intervention.
Candidates with offshore experience, hands-on knowledge of EMDeX systems, and previous Baker Hughes experience will be especially relevant. Professionals who can independently manage field responsibilities while maintaining high HSE standards and delivering reliable customer service should consider this opportunity.