Baker Hughes

Cementing Technical Engineer

Baker Hughes  •  Republic of Kenya (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

As a Cementing Technical Support Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading the technical preparation for cementing jobs by understanding customer objectives, well‑construction requirements, and commercial conditions.
  • Analyzing offset wells, historical data, and application hazards to anticipate risks and inform engineering decisions.
  • Collaborating across disciplines to ensure all technical constraints, operational considerations, and product selections are optimized for execution.
  • Designing cementing job programs with risk‑mitigation measures, contingency plans, and clear technical documentation for field deployment.
  • Supporting job execution by providing on‑demand engineering input, communicating risks to customers, and ensuring clear visibility of any design adjustments.
  • Evaluating job performance post‑execution, documenting lessons learned, leading technical incident investigations, and recommending product or process improvements.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 3+ years of relevant experience in well construction, cementing, or technical oilfield operations.
  • Have strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing capabilities, including the ability to support and guide teams across complex organizational boundaries.
  • Have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage clients, share insights, and present engineering recommendations confidently.
  • Have strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to use engineering tools for modeling, simulations, and data analysis.
  • Have experience working in a global matrix environment with an understanding of commercial terms, P&L drivers, and technical job‑planning requirements.
  • Have the ability to travel, support on‑call operational needs, and independently manage technical deliverables and field‑related responsibilities.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that people work best when they have flexibility, and we support arrangements that allow you to perform at your highest level. While flexible options are available, the collaborative nature of our work means that co‑location with your team is often beneficial.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in development, encourage authenticity, and empower our teams to perform at their best. Through training, support, and leadership development, we help our people grow professionally and personally.

Working for you

We reward those who help push our industry forward. You can expect:

  • Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing programs
  • Comprehensive private medical coverage
  • Life insurance and disability protection
  • Tailored financial benefits
  • Additional elective or voluntary benefit options

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Engineer III - PP

Baker Hughes

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for 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.

For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. We harness the power of engineering, data, and science to redefine what's possible. Our diverse portfolio of equipment and service capabilities span the energy and industrial value chain. Our two operating segments, Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET), are organized based on the nature of our markets and customers, and consist of similar products and services. Visit us at bakerhughes.com to learn more.

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10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
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