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AMO Technician – Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
Assembly, Maintenance & Overhaul (AMO) Technician
Join our Baker Hughes – Completion, Intervention and Measurement organization and Partner with the best!
Baker Hughes Incorporated has an opening for an AMO Technician in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for our customers and our shareholders. Baker Hughes is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.
About this job
Schedule
- 21 Days On / 21 Days Off Rotational Schedule
- 12-Hour Shifts
- Overtime Required
- Must be willing to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs dictate.
Position Summary
The AMO Technician is responsible for the assembly, maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, and preparation of Baker Hughes oilfield equipment supporting North Slope operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment is delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Working in a remote Arctic environment, the AMO Technician must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence while supporting drilling, completions, intervention, and production operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assemble, disassemble, inspect, repair, and maintain oilfield tools and equipment.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with Baker Hughes procedures and engineering specifications.
- Conduct dimensional inspections, functional testing, pressure testing, torque verification, and equipment certification activities.
- Execute work orders, repair records, and maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Support loadout and return processing of customer equipment and rental assets.
- Identify and report equipment deficiencies, non-conformances, and reliability concerns.
- Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with all HSE, quality, and operational procedures.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, torque equipment, pressure testing equipment, and other shop machinery as required.
- Support inventory control, cycle counting, and material handling activities.
- Assist with customer equipment preparation to meet critical operational schedules.
- Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity of operations across rotational crews.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area utilizing 6S principles.
- Support emergency and high-priority operational requests when required.
Safety Responsibilities
- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Baker Hughes HSE standards.
- Stop work whenever unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
- Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Toolbox Talks, and risk assessments.
- Properly utilize all required PPE and follow Arctic environmental safety requirements.
- Report all incidents, near misses, and safety observations promptly.
- Promote an interdependent safety culture focused on protecting personnel, equipment, and the environment.
Quality Responsibilities
- Follow all documented AMO procedures, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
- Ensure equipment is assembled and maintained to specification prior to release.
- Verify traceability and documentation requirements are complete and accurate.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong focus on first-time quality and operational reliability.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of mechanical, industrial, oilfield, maintenance, manufacturing, or related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
- Experience with hand tools, precision measuring devices, hydraulic systems, and mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform extended standing, bending, climbing, and manual tasks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required North Slope certifications and site access requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous AMO, drilling, completions, intervention, or oilfield service experience.
- Experience working in remote rotational environments.
- Forklift certification.
- Overhead crane operation experience.
- Pressure testing experience.
- SAP or computerized maintenance management system experience.
- Familiarity with Baker Hughes products and services.
Key Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Quality Focus
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Working Conditions
This position is based in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and requires working in a remote Arctic environment. Employees will work a rotational schedule of 21 days on and 21 days off, including 12-hour shifts with overtime opportunities. Work may be performed indoors and outdoors (minimal) in extreme weather conditions and requires strict adherence to all safety and environmental standards.
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.
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
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.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
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.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, 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: ARMO Tech - Equip III
