Downstream Chemicals Automation Specialist

Do you want to shape the future of automation in Downstream Chemicals? Are you looking for a strategic product leadership role?

Partner with the best

As an Downstream Chemicals Automation Specialist , you will define, execute, and scale automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and customer outcomes across refining and industrial chemical applications. You will own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle and ensure seamless integration with Baker Hughes digital platforms and customer systems.

As an Downstream Chemicals Automation Specialist , you will be responsible for:

• Product Strategy & Roadmap

• Defining and supporting SD in executing the DSC automation product strategy aligned with digital modernization goals.

• Owning the product roadmap, prioritizing features, selecting technologies, and planning phased deployments.

• Product Lifecycle Management

• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept and pilot through commercialization, scaling, and end‑of‑life.

• Ensuring automation solutions integrate with BH digital platforms and customer systems (data, visualization, reporting).

• Coordinating with third‑party automation partners for installation, training, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Acting as the primary product owner for automation within the DSC digital and automation portfolio.

• Collaborating with engineering, digital & analytics, operations, HSE, sales, and marketing to deliver scalable solutions.

• Supporting commercial teams with technical expertise, value messaging, and product positioning.

• Market Intelligence & Customer Engagement

• Monitoring market trends, competitor offerings, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

• Gathering customer feedback to refine offerings and drive adoption.

• Identifying innovation and differentiation opportunities to strengthen BH’s automation value proposition.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Education & Experience

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Bring 6–10 years of experience in Downstream Chemicals, refining, or industrial process environments.

• Have 3+ years in product management, automation, digital, or technology‑focused roles.

• Have hands‑on exposure to DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and field instrumentation.

• Be able to demonstrate working knowledge of IIoT, data platforms, and digital integrations.

• Key Skills & Competencies

• Have strong understanding of downstream chemical operations, applications, and economics.

• Be able to translate technical capabilities into business value and customer outcomes.

• Have proven cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management.

• Have structured problem‑solving, prioritization, and decision‑making capability.

• Success Metrics

• Have automation product adoption and deployment scale.

• Have customer satisfaction and retention.

• Have operational efficiency and safety improvements.

• Be able to generate revenue growth and margin contribution from automation offerings.

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.

• This role is in general hours (8AM – 5PM)

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.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $88,490.00 - $164,250.00.

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.

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.

Baker Hughes will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories, including candidates with arrests or convictions records, in a manner consistent with the law according to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Product Management Specialist - Product Manager