Baker Hughes

ESP Application Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in Rumaila, Al-Zubair District, Al Başrah, IRQ

Remote

Senior level

Energy

The Role

Designs and supports Electrical Submersible Pump and artificial lift applications from pre-planning through execution and post-job analysis. Responsibilities include developing job programs, risk and contingency plans, documenting calculations and simulations, resolving incidents, recommending product improvements, supporting sales, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Requires extensive ESP design and artificial lift expertise, technical project leadership, equipment forecasting, client communication, and proficiency with application software for selection, simulation, monitoring, and optimization.

Summary Generated by Built In

Application Engineer - ESP

Are you an Application Engineer looking for a new project?

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Join our team!

Our oilfield technology and services help you operate efficiently and predictably, ensuring that projects are executed right the first time and assets consistently perform at peak productivity. Our portfolio is enriched by digitalization, artificial intelligence and automation capabilities that enable remote operations, reduce risk, and drive decarbonization efforts.

Partner with the best

As a General Application Engineer, you will deliver flawless execution through involvement in pre-planning, job execution, and post-job analysis. This position works seamlessly together with the Service Delivery Coordinators and other resources across organizational boundaries to ensure all aspects and constraints of the applications are understood and have been considered.

As an Application Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Work with the assigned Service Delivery Coordinator/Salesperson to understand the client’s well construction or production objectives as well as the commercial terms for Baker Hughes

Work together with all disciplines and stakeholders to ensure all aspects and constraints of the application and suggested products/services have been considered
Design a job program, including risk mitigation plans and contingency plans, that can meet the client’s objective(s), maximize revenue potential and ensure future job assignments for Baker Hughes
Accurately document any calculations/simulations/plan revision and/or changes during the project cycles for visibility to dependent teams and audit purpose
Provide on-demand support in accordance with product portfolio or on-call schedule for job execution
Ensure timely incident management to enable fast customer issue resolution and cash collection
Advise on product improvement opportunities for repetitive component/product failures
Responsible for providing sales support and product application recommendations

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) Design.
Have demonstrated extensive expertise in ESP technologies and Artificial Lift solutions, including design, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Proven ability to lead technical projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate effectively with clients through professional oral and written presentations.
In-depth understanding of sustainability principles and their application in product design, deployment, and operational practices.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate conditions and recommend optimal Artificial Lift systems.
Proficiency in technical software related to ESP selection, simulation, monitoring and optimization
Customer-focused professional with excellent interpersonal skills, fostering long-term client relationships.
Proven ability to lead in equipment management and forecasting.
Experienced in leading projects involving surface and subsurface artificial lift equipment.

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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Specialist - Applications Engineering

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
At least 5 years of experience in Electrical Submersible Pumps design
Extensive expertise in ESP technologies and artificial lift solutions, including design, troubleshooting, and technical support
Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Ability to communicate effectively with clients through professional oral and written presentations
Understanding of sustainability principles and their application in product design, deployment, and operations
Strong analytical skills for evaluating conditions and recommending artificial lift systems
Proficiency in technical software for ESP selection, simulation, monitoring, and optimization
Customer-focused interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Experience leading equipment management and forecasting
Experience leading projects involving surface and subsurface artificial lift equipment

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.

Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.