Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Baker Hughes scores A on the Alion truth index.
Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?
Are you a Drilling Optimization Engineer looking for a new opportunity?
Join our Integrated Well Services team!
At Baker Hughesour purpose is clear. We take energy forward-makingit safer, cleanerand more efficient for people and the planet. Our team partners with the business to effectively enable and sustain change to improve our performance.
Partner with the best
The Drilling Optimization Engineer is responsible forearly detection of drilling hazards and development of recommendations for optimizingdrilling operations. In addition to previousdrilling and data acquisition experience, the Drilling Optimization Engineer will accomplishthis by utilizingpre-determined event fingerprinting, data validationand Well Engineering & Project Management best practices
As a Drilling Optimization Engineer -Technical Support, you will be responsible for:
· Monitoring real-time data throughout drilling and completion operations for one or more wells.
· Learning and assistingwith recognizing trends in real-time data which relate to improvement opportunities or health of the well and the avoidance of drilling hazards
· Developing daily reports which include essential measured data and descriptions on activities, trendsand recommendations for improvements.
· Collecting and applying drilling data (both realtimeand recorded), such as but not limited to SPP, torque, RPM, block height and downhole LWD data.
· Assisting with and ensuring essential personnel have access to real-time information or are informed in a timely mannerof improvement opportunities or trends that suggest potential drilling hazards. This will include assisting field operations personnel with data analysis and assistdecision making.
· Performing torque and drag, hydraulics analysis in real-time with Baker Hughes system for proper hole cleaning and avoid any NPT
· Analyzing ofdrilling surface parameters such as ROP, WOB, Torque, Hook Load, Standpipeand any other available data. Complete Vibration analysis- Stick slip, Bit/BHA Whirl and Bit Bounce.
· Assisting in developing communication plans to provide performance feedback to job sites and operational stakeholders; monitor effectiveness and adjust as necessary
· Meeting and engaging withcustomers, rig managers, drillers, and operations team on a regular basis to present drilling optimization applications and trends, andhelp to identifyand capture opportunities for performance improvement.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Bachelor's degree preferably in Petroleum Engineering.
5+ years of relevant work experience in drilling optimization, drilling data analyst, well engineering, field operations, and well construction. Competenceshould include drill bits/mills, drilling BHA design, drilling engineering simulations, drilling field operations,drillingpreparation of programs, or similar.
Experience working in Well Construction, in Vaca Muerta or Permian Basins.
Experience using ItrakHydraulics application Jewel Suite Drilling Evaluation,WellLinkPerformance,andCorva.
Have excellent interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues across all businesses/cultures, achieve objectivesthrough effective influencing, and establishcredibility with senior leaders.
Have excellent analytics and problem-solving, including abilityto form hypotheses and move forward in the absence of complete information.
Have excellent English and Spanish oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages.
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
About Us
With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we'recommitted to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we'realways looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleanerand more efficient.
Join Us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Senior Specialist - Applications Engineering
