Senior Polymer Engineer

Are you interested in Polymer and materials functions?
Do you want to further your career within the Energy Industry?
Join Our Successful Team
Baker Hughes (BH) is the world's first and only fullstream provider of integrated oilfield products, services and digital solutions. The Flexible Pipe System (FPS) Offshore business within BH is a leading industry supplier of unbonded flexible pipelines to API 17J with a 25+ year track record in the supply of flexible pipeline riser and flowline system globally to a range of international customers. The FPS business has 2 main manufacturing and engineering hubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne (United Kingdom) and Niteroi (Brazil) with engineering offices co-located on both sites.

Partner with the best
This role is within the Brazilian materials team located at Retic facility but is expected to form strong links with wider Technology and Supply chain organization across both of our manufacturing sites and our engineering office.

As Senior Polymer Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting testing programmes with internal test facilities & external test houses including subsequent analysis and interpretation of test data for appropriate action and reporting.
• Generating material qualification documents, procurement specification and technical reports related to full polymeric product range including extruded materials and tapes.
• Support to polymer technology queries and clarifications as and when required from both internal/external customers
• Carrying out investigation, analysis and reporting of product and process failures in support of both internal/external customers
• Providing a materials consultancy service, as required, to internal & external customers
• Supporting the full lifecycle of project execution from participation in core business bid kick-off meetings and project handover meetings to facilitate knowledge transfer of industry requirements through to manufacturing technical support and final customer acceptance.
• Existing Vendor technical support, develop and maintain technical liaison with vendors as part of continuous improvement and respond to vendor polymer technology queries and clarifications as and when required
• Undertaking specific activities related to specialist technical areas including but not limited to chemical compatibility evaluations for polymer exposures and permeation assessments for polymers for a range of gas species.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a BSc in Polymer Materials Science or a related Engineering degree with specialization in Materials or Polymer science through formal post graduate education (or college qualification) and formal training and experiential learning.
• Discrete experience of permeation of gases (H2S, CO2 etc) through polymers and associated elements of chemical thermodynamics (Fugacity and consumption) would be considered beneficial but not essential to this role.
• Worked at an engineering level, demonstrating an increased level of engineering practice and responsibility, development of others and showing leadership.

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:

• 44 hours per week
• Some travel occasionally
• Main Location: RETIC - Ilha do Fundão - Rio de Janeiro city.

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:
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.

Join Us:
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.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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