
Baker Hughes
Application Engineer - ESP
- Basra
- Full time
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Nov 11, 2026
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Baker Hughes is hiring an ESP Application Engineer in Basrah to design and support artificial lift systems. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in electrical submersible pump design.
About the job
Are you an Application Engineer looking for a new project?
Do you enjoy being part of a successful 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.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Training provided
In the posting
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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.
Working hours
- 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
Notes
- The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Specialist - Applications Engineering
Skills
- ESP Design
- Artificial Lift
- ESP simulation software
- Technical project leadership
- Troubleshooting
Details
- Profession
- Petroleum Engineer
- Category
- Engineering
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience
- 5+ years