Downstream Chemicals Automation Specialist
Baker Hughes
Sugar Land, Texas
Full-Time
$401
OfficeSenior
Do you want to shape the future of automation in Downstream Chemicals?Are you looking for a strategic product leadership role?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To be successful in this role you will:
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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: Product Management Senior Specialist - Product Manager