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Lead Project Shipping Manager

Baker Hughes
Florence, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2025 CLOSED ON 11/1/2025

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Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

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As Lead Project Shipping Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all logistic activities related to assigned Energy Equipment (EE) projects inside I&ET business. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and innovative team, focused on bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the complex logistics environment of EE.

In this role, you will be in charge of:

  • Ensure flawless execution of logistic activities with a strong emphasis on compliance, quality, and HSE standards.
  • Manage the outbound activities to perform the shipment to the Customer, based on contractual delivery terms.
  • Be responsible for shipping documents dossier, both for export and shipping to reach project milestone, and, in necessary, supporting Customer for importation.
  • Maintain a holistic view of project logistics, from inbound to outbound, including logistics KPIs, cost, and performance.
  • Influence project team decisions by reporting potential issues and proposing improvement actions and ideas, complete with relevant business plans for approval.
  • Act as a consultant on customs and trade compliance topics, supporting the project team and involving relevant functions as necessary.
  • Manage, evaluate, and control the logistic KPIs of the project.
  • Sponsor and implement cost-out and improvement plans.
  • Oversee the inbound logistics of heavy-lift items, ensuring adherence to project milestones and cost-effectiveness.

Fuel your passion:
To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a bachelor's degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering
  • Have previous project team working experience, with the ability to influence functional stakeholders and Customer, or Project Management expertise.
  • Be willing to travel based on project needs, including visits to shipment ports, logistic sites, and supplier premises worldwide
  • Demonstrate commercial acumen and experience is required with the ability to work independently without close supervision to achieve pre-agreed o Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Would you like to play a key role in our business?
Are you passionate about delivering expert mechanical service in the field?
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Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Partner with the best
The Field Service Mechanical Engineer is responsible for performing on-site installation, service, maintenance, alignment, cleaning, repair, and modification of large high-voltage generators, motors, and synchronous condensers. This role ensures mechanical inspection and repair in line with OEM standards and supports commissioning and troubleshooting activities across global customer sites.

As a Field Service Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Operating and maintaining special purpose equipment for mechanical generator inspection and repair
  • Stripping down and rebuilding large generators and related equipment, fault finding, and rectifying issues
  • Installing and commissioning large turbo-driven generators, synchronous condensers, and motors
  • Performing mechanical alignment checks and basic electrical tests using mechanical, optical, and laser-based systems
  • Interpreting specifications and technical requirements to prepare method statements and detailed reports for customers
  • Attending technical meetings on-site and at customer premises
  • Supporting winding specialists in carrying out in-situ winding repairs and rewinds
  • Undertaking various duties as reasonably required to provide customer solutions

Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have an accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or relevant experience at minimum, qualified through a recognized Craft apprenticeship in fitting and assembly operations on large high voltage rotating electrical machines.
  • Have 5 years of Mechanical experience working on Motors and/or Generators.
  • Be self-sufficient, resourceful and a problem solver.
  • Have strength of character and high levels of energy.
  • Be an effective communicator, fluent in both spoken and written English.
  • Be able to undertake overseas and offshore assignments, in addition to attending trainings in Italy, UK and Czech Republic.
  • Have experience in dealing with external stakeholders on-site and operating remotely on own initiative.
  • Have knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) and be willing to be a leader in HSE.
  • Be a good team player with the ability to work independently.

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:

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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

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.

About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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