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Worked for Baker for over 4 years - I was injured on the job due to the magnet being broken on our lifting crane in the machining department - management was notified during a "safety" meeting but no repairs made - this caused the staff to have to manually lift and manuver 100+lb parts in and out of the mills and lathes - we were on mandatory 7 12's - this is rough on ones back to say the least - I suffered 6 herniations on top of 3 I had already herniated - Baker would not cover the initial injury under workers comp so I had to go on short term disability which only covered me for 6 months... I was released back to work "light duty" by my Dr... I arrived at work and was told there was no "light duty" and if I wanted a job I needed to get on the floor - mind you I have 9 herniations - so I went to my station - not long into my shift I was raising a cantelivered table and felt a tearing pop in my back between my shoulder blades... I told my supervisor and he called the company nurse... she informed me (without an exam) that I "probably pulled a muscle" - I was not allowed to leave and seek medical attention - I was told to sit in the break room with ice on it for the rest of my shift (5 hours). I saw my doctor the next day and was pulled from work and placed on workers comp... however the only thing that Baker would cover was a "sprain of the shoulder" which was not my injury but because the company nurse said that is what was injured that is what they covered... it took 7 months to get an MRI approved which showed that my herniations had increased in size - this was all dismissed as "pre-existing" and I was released back to work because "more than enough time had passed for the sprain to heal" - I went back to work and was put back on full duty... within 6 hours I was in so much pain I had to get my cane... I informed the floor manager (my supervisor was on vacation) - the next day I could hardly move, I went to the doctor and was placed on narcotics... I was told not to return to work. I called in and left a voicemail for the floor manager and tried to call human resources but the woman was not in and her voicemail was full. I let the floor manager know I had been put on narcotics and doctor would not let me return for safety reasons. I told them if they had any questions or issues to please call me. I received a notice a week later that I was being terminated for job abandonment... this was 3 months ago and I'm still fighting for unemployment - I didn't abandon my position - I cannot operate heavy machinery while under the influence of narcotics... hello OSHA violation... damned if you do and damned if you don't. I once loved working for BH... this has just left a very sour taste in my mouth and I don't recommend the North Houston / Woodlands location to anyone seeking employment. Other areas may be accomodating to staff but not these locations.

Baker Hughes is one of the leading oil field companies providing various oil field service.  Overall their Baker Hughes Inteq department located in OKC was a great place to get a start in the oil field making good wages.  Aside from the great wages there was a lot to be sacrificed such time outside of work.  The overall culture and mentality of the company when it came to the blue collar workers is that you belong to them, and your life needs to soley be based and revolved around being available even when you were not on call.  During my four year tender with the company my work schedule was changed in excess of 8 + times, anywhere from days to night to seven days on seven days off and revolving weekends on call sometimes even 48 hours on call.  Often times middle management would leave after a normal 8 hour business day and it would be up to the shop lead to fulfill supervisor roles, sometimes having to resort to a phone directory to find proper contact information to complete an operation because management become mysteriously impossible to get a hold of  after business hours and the next day you would be held accountable for what not able to get done in their absence.  Several of the supervisors would go days without even attending work and would try to communicate to there shop leads via cell phones on their convince around their personal lives.  Before the recent regression in the oil field, several member of management  and certain shop leads were receiving illegal kick backs breaking company conduct policy's.  HR and management were very close at this location.  The last year brought a lot of change to Baker Hughes and upper management was recycled and it started moving down to the middle management levels and a lot of the rotten apples were removed.  There has been a huge 6S (LEAN) program implemented that overall has made the shop floor a lot more efficient and safe.  I would say that Baker is making steps in the right direction as far as culture changes and will be a overall much better company to work for in years to come.  The true test will be to see if they will hold there ground on their LEAN program once the oil field recovers, as well as there mentality of not over working their employees, sometimes in excess of 16+ hours a day.

Working in chemicals product line. Some nice benefits like a work truck (comes with big brother, but whatever), flexible work hours, and supposedly a new permissive leave policy in 2019. We will see. Also a new yearly bonus structure to pay in 2019. Again, we will see. Bonuses are never a guarantee. 

The company doesn’t impress in terms of performance. Though sales in the product line increased, revenue was flat. Poor decisions were made during the recent squeeze that have crippled supply chain. We narrowly make product deliveries as it is. Employees can see that. Customers can often see that.  No possibility that the product line can grow unless manufacturing can keep up. This means that the most reasonable growth area is to improve margin on existing business, which is a tough task when trying to promise more to customers and employees. 

The GE merger isn’t really providing all the synergy that was imagined. Once GE steps out and BH + GE Oil & Gas gets to establish its own culture and business plan, there’s a opportunity to strike a new path. It’s the job of every publicly traded company to look appealing to investors and employees on the surface, so I understand all company newsletters and announcements meant to give you the warm fuzzies and encourage you to drink the company sauce. I just personally don’t care for it, because I can review the earnings reports for myself and come to my own conclusions. 

I’d recommend the chemicals product line for those interested in a stable job. It’s generally better work-life balance and pay is decent enough. BHGE does a good job of educating and training employees. Better than most I’d say. I’d be wary of drilling, frac and other product lines that are more directly impacted by commodity prices. BHGE will also put you in close proximity to many other potential employers because of their customer base. 

To sum it up: BHGE is a decent company, and a solid stepping stone in the career path of many young professionals.

Times are changing for all oilfield service companies/ business margins are under pressure like never before.  This company has changed so much in the last 5 years it is difficult to specify particulars- it is truly evolving.  In a nutshell, the oil field has been pressed to cut cut cut.... margin pressure, cut staff, eliminate roles, combine roles, cut pay, cut training, integrate A.I. and technology......every division has to prove and justify each employees role.  The fat was cut 5 years ago and they started cutting the muscle 2 years ago and soon they will be cutting to the bone.  Its all about margins and if a division is not profitable for a quarter  it goes on watch to be eliminated- without hesitation.  Compensation for field engineers and field staff is now at a point where it would be virtually impossible to re-hire as there is literally no incentive to make the sacrifices required by field D&E jobs.  This problem is not specific to Baker Hughes- the environment is the same across all the 'majors'. D&E, Servicers, etc...  The game is still the same but the teams are all on life support and will continue to cut until they are literally a shell of their former glory.  The twilight of the oilfield has arrived. My experience at Baker Hughes was amazing and I would not trade it for anything, however I did endure 2 layoffs in 8 years due to oil market downturns- its the nature of the oilfield. If you are considering Baker Hughes as an employer - you likely will not find a better one in the oil/gas industry. Just be aware that all oilfield service companies are sailing on the volatile and uncertain sea that is the global oil and gas market.

I have an extensive experience of Project and Product management focused on the Energy industry. In particular I started since 2004 leading Oil& Gas project following my Master Degree in Engineering (Factory Automation). During the most recent years I acquired direct experience managing the design, processing and utilization of specific drilling equipment and writing contracts and proposals for the latest technology developed for this industry. In particular my extensive background in Information Technology and Real Time systems have been a tremendous breakthrough to deliver project on time and solution for the final customer.
I always had deep passion for any parts of the Downstream focusing my research also in the LNG world, Pipeline intelligent solutions, real time well monitoring without leaving behind the cost effectiveness of the solution, exploring areas of uncertainty and reporting to the top management the findings. I also had the opportunity to develop intensive financial acumen, personal career development.
My responsibilities included also the formalization and coordination of microstructure while working closely with health, safety and environmental professionals to help them provide the best possible solution environmentally friendly. My more than one decade experience in the Energy industry has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments in the companies I worked with. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team. I can work with engineers, procurement and supply chain to resolve technical issues and implement appropriate and efficient enhancements. Working also with the development department to implement innovative and ad-hoc solutions while monitoring the metrics, KPI and sales performance.

Overall a good place to work with its set of upsides and challenges.

Pros:
Exposure to innovative products and technologies in a wide spectrum of oil and gas. Depending upon role one can get the opportunity to work with really smart and talented technical folks who can make the learning fun but true experts are few. Exposure to execution and process rigor which is important in a company of this scale. Exhaustive internal resources for self development on a wide variety of soft skills in various formats (online, training classes, leadership forums, affinity groups etc.). Exposure to latest methods in management and leadership techniques. Work-life balance and compensation are pretty good for this industry. Opportunities to develop domain knowledge and expertise as well as wider skills sets to broaden horizon (good for job satisfaction but doesn't really translate to career growth..its who you know more than what you know)

Cons:
Inertia, bureaucracy and over involvement of multiple stakeholders in decision making leading to slower outcomes. There exists redundant or poorly defined roles and responsibilities. Less appetite for risk-taking across the board. Poorly aligned efforts for bringing new technologies to market due to siloed org structure and internally competing organizations, thus leading to very high inefficiency in NPI and R&D spending. A lot of middle management with thin O&G experience and senior management from other GE businesses who have peripheral understanding of the business rather than that acquired through experience, hence find it difficult to inculcate and act with a true O&G mindset. Accepting failures honestly and acknowledging gaps in an open fashion at all levels is not that common. Poor service or field exposure for younger engineers.

Shifts would range from 12 to 20 hours but on average it was 16.
A typical day at work would start out by having a safety meeting when we arrived on location then a good swap out with the crew that was already on location.  
As the Supervisor or "Treater" as we are called I would make sure that everyone has had a good swap out and that all their fluids on the equipment they are running is full. As we continue pumping going from stage to stage I keep in close communication with the engineer, blender tender, hydration operator, sand operators fluid tech and line boss to make sure all is well and to be ready for any changes that might be made to the job design. Once we finish a stage certain and steps have to be taken before we could allow wire line to stab onto the well (pumps in break, blender has been disengaged, line bled down to 0 psi).
I have learned so much from stage to stage because the depth of the well varies and pressures can change in an instant. Each well, each zone, each stage is different. I've learned to make certain adjustments in rates, when pressure start to drop or climb and what chemicals we need to run more or less of at any give time.
Management: I've learned to deal with many different personalities all at once, and to utilize the different personalities to better the crew as a whole and to increase job quality and performance.
The Hardest part of the job is getting the crew motivated when the temperatures are well below -30 degrees and the wind is blowing 20 miles an hour. I've learned to over come that by getting out in the cold and leading by example.
The most enjoyable part of the job was in the warmer temperatures rigging up with the crew. everyone is in good spirits while we rig up and pump the job.

This company and job combination comes with great benefits.  It's a good company to build your resume/CV with.  The hourly pay is by far the lowest of the other big corporations.  The company almost never makes their completion deadline on any project.  I believe it has to do with the Lead Men, and their lack of knowledge; or the fact that 90% of the workers have a "I get paid by the hour" attitude.  The hardest part of the job is finding a teammate that's willing to work.  Most of the tasks require 2 individuals to complete (according to safety), so finding someone that knows what they're doing, is willing to learn, or doesn't take a 2 hour "restroom" break, is very difficult.  If you are hired on as an assembler, the only advancement opportunity you are give is to move to Test, and that doesn't include a pay raise.  It's said, once you're in the High Bay, there's no way out, especially if you're qualified/licensed in everything possible.  As far as your co-workers and Lead Men, it's like being back in high school.  The back stabbing, trash talking, no camaraderie etc.. I even think it may be worst than High School.  If you're wanting to work here, I recommend packing your own breakfast and lunch.  The cafe prices are extremely high, and the quality of food is horrible.  On top of the bad food, the cafeteria service is almost always late and never opens on time.  The management isn't bad, they do their best to take care of you and get the job done.  The most enjoyable part of the job is the work, there is just so much to be done, and some much learning that can occur.  If you need a fresh start in the Oil & Gas Industry, this is the place to start; as long as you can put up with the extra non sense, you're golden.

Have a thorough understanding of regulations and the regulatory process. Proficient knowledge in Explosives and Radiation.  Excellent analytical skills, verbal, written communication skills and strong presentation skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management. Conducts safety and/or environmental audits and inspects facilities within and external to geographic or functional area of responsibility to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws.  Ensure practical, cost-effective measures are in place within the workplace, and a Safety Culture exists to ensure employees are accountable and responsible for health, safety and environmental conditions and practices. Conducted orientations, assessments of worksites, and created literature to implement and promote safety and/or environmental policies and procedures. Analyzes and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and regulatory documents. Developed procedures based on regulatory and/or client requirements. Presented information and responded to questions or concerns from employees, managers, clients and the general public. Respond to all inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies and/or community groups. May assist or  train HSE specialists. Handled or led special projects, as assigned.  Knowledge in Artificial Lift Systems, Performance and Directional Drilling, Wireline Services - Open Hole, Cased Hole and Pipe Recovery, Completions - Open Hole, Cased Hole, Conventional Fishing, Thru-Tubing Fishing, Thru-Tubing Drilling, Frac, Cement and Coil Tubing.

-A typical day at work can be very slow or very hectic with nothing in between depending on your role. What's nice is, usually, you go in at 8 and leave at 5 and nothing is expected of you before or after.

-I learned a little bit about a lot of subjects. The business has moved around so much the focus is very broad and unfocused. 

-I have had 4 different managers in my 4 years here. I have had mostly good managers but, as I said in the title, everything is done to please the executives and you will soon realize that's what this company is really geared toward.

-The culture is very friendly and professional. No complaints in this regard.

-The hardest part of the job is dealing with the fact that you're poorly compensated in comparison to other companies. This company usually does not give bonuses unless you're an executive and they will not hesitate to not give raises when oil prices drop a little. You can reassure yourself that it's in the best interest of the company until you realize the executives are still getting their bonuses every year despite the economy. Your greatest achievements in this company will earn you gifts (e.g. paper weights, letter openers, $10 government bonds, etc.) but nothing truly rewarding monetarily usually unless you're an executive. With all this going on, it's hard to feel like a team member rather than just another resource subject to quick disposal or mistreatment.

-The culture is typically very hands off depending on your supervisor which gives you great flexibility in time off, when you can come in and leave for work, working from home, etc. Coworkers are very down-to-earth and professional and always willing to help with any task your given.

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