Geomechanics Specialist

Are you a Well Construction Advisor looking for an interesting opportunity?

Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future

Fuel your passion

You will provide guidance and support for solving complex technical problems that arise during drilling and evaluation . Working with leading-edge technology, you will make key decisions, resolve issues and oversee projects to shape enhancements. You’ll unite cross-functional teams to connect, share knowledge, innovate and to develop improvements.

As Geomechanics Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Being an integral member of an Integrated Solutions Wellbore Construction project team to deliver successful drilled boreholes.
• Building 1D pre-drill geomechanical and wellbore stability models which includes: Overburden, pore pressure, minimum horizontal stress and minimum horizontal stress, rock mechanical properties and collapse pressure
• Supporting building a geomechanically related mitigation strategy with the project team to improve operational time, efficiency and cost
• Becoming a trusted advisor during operational from a geomechanical perspective
• Continually implement geomechanically related lessons learned from offset well analysis
• Leading on communicating the results of the geomechanical modelling and strategy to the project team and customer
• Leading on project reviews with subject matter experts and internal geomechanics team
• Being the Gaffney Cline energy advisory focal point to the customer to identify gaps and opportunities where other Gaffney Cline energy advisory disciplines may be able to support and bring value to the project.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelors degree in Geology, Engineering or related discipline with significant Subsurface experience
• Have at least 5 years' experience in Engineering/Technology. Geoservices or Subsurface or Petroleum Engineering or Production Engineering background is welcomed.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of discipline topics (Production Technology or Petroleum Engineering) and ability to speak with clients about discipline applications.
• Be able to communication at all levels within the organisation and effectively influence others with and without authority
• Have the ability to work across disciplines and co-ordinate across several projects
• Be able to work both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams
• Have excellent written and verbal undefined skills and be fluent in English
• Be highly motivated with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)

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 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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Geoscience & Petroleum, Disciplinary Engineering and Science