Field Technical Manager
Location: Aberdeen, GB
As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high performance organization. Baker Hughes provides products and services for oil and gas wells. Our leading technologies – and our ability to apply them safely and effectively – create value for our customers and our shareholders by enabling them to optimize their assets. Engineers, scientists, technicians and business professionals can make their careers at Baker Hughes in areas such as research, development, manufacturing, field operations, sales, finance, IT, marketing and human resources.
Baker Hughes currently has an opening for a Field Technical Manager for North Africa. This position will report to the Area Technical Manager.
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Responsibilities:
· Will mentor new technical personnel within North Africa.
· Responsible for ensuring technical training and transfer of technical knowledge/expertise to sales within North Africa.
· Focus on High Potential Business Opportunities.
· Project Management of priority projects.
· Ensure proper understanding of customer needs concerning new opportunities and provide planning and application of technology accordingly.
· Provide technical expertise in the development of these opportunities in N. Africa.
· Supports New Product Launches and New Service Introductions in N. Africa.
· Position entails collaboration with Area/Districts and HQ groups to develop and champion product design improvements and services; administer and audit key technical process.
· Handles special projects as assigned.
· Travel throughout Africa to ensure customer relationship.
Education, Experience Requirements and Qualifications:
· Educated to degree level or higher in Chemistry or similar subject.
· Sound proven industry experience preferred.
· International field experience, preferably within Africa.
Competencies:
· In depth understanding of hydrocarbon production technologies.
· Interpersonal skills – ability to communicate at all levels.
· Project management experience.
· Manage resources effectively.
· Highly organized with excellent communication skills.
· Creative problem solving skills required.
· Highly effective employee and customer communication skills essential
· Client interface is essential
· Ability to speak French or Italian would be beneficial.
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