Fired Heater Integrity Optimization Manager

Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while delivering high-impact consulting solutions for critical industrial assets?
Are you passionate about driving reliability, performance, and integrity optimization in refinery and process industries?

Join our Team!

Quest Integrity, a Baker Hughes company, is a global leader in assessing the reliability of critical assets for the energy and process industries. By combining advanced inspection technologies, engineering expertise , and digital solutions, we help customers improve performance, reliability, and asset life. Our Fired Heater team plays a key role in delivering innovative integrity optimization solutions across global refinery operations.

Partnering with the best

As a Fired Heater Integrity Optimization Manager, you are leading a team of consulting engineers while providing technical expertise in inspection, assessment, and integrity optimization of fired equipment. You deliver consulting services focused on performance improvement, risk mitigation, and asset life management. You are collaborating with global teams, supporting software tools such as LifeQuest and CorrectIR , and contributing to business development initiatives. You are mentoring engineers, managing client relationships, and driving continuous improvement in technical solutions and engineering practices.

As a Fired Heater Integrity Optimization Manager, you are responsible for :

• Manag ing assigned consulting engineers in the integrity of optimization management of fired equipment.

• Provid ing consulting services related to the integrity optimization management of fired equipment that includes performance and reliability optimization, fitness for service and remaining life assessment, risk assessment, and failure analysis.

• Provid ing technical and training consulting services with respect to CorrectIR application and implementation, including management of assigned client licenses.

• Product support ing for and development of software applications related to the integrity optimization management of fired equipment (e.g., LifeQuest Heater, LifeQuest Reformer, CorrectIR ) by working closely with the software business team.

• Provid ing leadership and mentoring to junior Assessment Engineers

• Maintain ing proficiencies in other Advanced Engineering service roles as applicable (e.g., Inspector, Risk and Failure Analysis, and Assessment Engineer) and providing project support for other business teams as requested.

• Engag ing in and contribute to business development within Advanced Engineering and other business teams as requested.

• Provid ing technical and project management support to Process and other business teams as requested.

• Manag ing client expectations and delivery of services and communicating to client results and recommendations.

• Independently seek out technical knowledge that establishes industry credibility and subject matter expertise in fired equipment by presenting and participating in industry recognized conferences, training and events.

• Provid ing recommendations to drive improvement in processes, technical solutions, inspection and assessment of technology, and software applications.

• Act ing in accordance with company policies required as part of the engineering optimization of deliverable activities.

• Comply with all local governmental requirements set forth to perform required duties.

• Always make safety a top priority.

• Other duties as assigned.

Fueling your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or Applied Science.

• Have 5+ years of experience in the process, refinery, or petrochemical industry.

• Have a strong knowledge of API, ASME, and industry codes and standards for inspection and assessment.

• Have proven the ability to lead teams and deliver technical consulting solutions.

• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills in industrial environments.

• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the company professionally with clients.

• Have the ability to make independent technical decisions with operational impact.

• Have a strong customer focus with high attention to detail and teamwork skills.

• Have proficiency in standard software tools and the ability to adapt to proprietary engineering systems.

• Have strong numerical and analytical skills.

• Have willingness to travel up to 33% (domestic and international).

• Have proficiency in English (verbal and written).

Working Conditions

• Working in office, field, and client site environments including refinery and petrochemical facilities.

• Exposure to heavy industrial equipment, heights, confined spaces, and varying environmental conditions.

• Working extended hours in field assignments (up to 12–16 hours/day).

• Lifting up to 70 pounds and wearing full safety gear when required .

• Traveling extensively (up to 33%) both domestically and internationally.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and the way people want to work varies . In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work where 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 must 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 
  

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $106,290.00 - $197,580.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position.  The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Specialist - Process Engineering About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to 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.

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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

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