Baker Hughes Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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On average, employees at Baker Hughes give their company a 4.1 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Baker Hughes employees are CNC Machinists submitting an average rating of 5.0 and Senior Account Managers with a rating of 4.5.

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(based on 117 Baker Hughes Review Ratings)

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Company Culture

3.9

Growth Opportunities

3.6

People You Work With

4.5

Person You Work For

4.2

Rewards You Receive

4.1

Support You Get

4.1

Way You Work

4.1

Work Setting

4.0

Mechanical Engineer

"I have worked with Baker Hughes for a couple of years and this being my first professional job out of school, I have been able obtain great exposure to the Oil & Gas industry. I enjoy working for Baker Hughes and would recommend the company to a friend."

Posted 10 years ago in Houston, TX

Reservoir Technician

in Houston, TX

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I like the flexibility and the customer service."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I dislike the working hours."

Senior Account Manager

in Houston, TX

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"It was a career job for me."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I disliked being laid off unexpectedly."

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

4.1

Baker Hughes (174)

4.6 Highest Rated in this Industry is Fisk Electric (11)

2.0 Lowest Rated in this Industry is JRW Foundation Systems (6)

3.6 Average of All Companies in this Industry (3,537)

Equipment Services Project Manager

in Houston, TX

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I like being very independent."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I dislike lack of expertise in oilfield operations."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Try to get involved in real world operations."

Lead Quality Control Person

in Alvin, TX

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I like the challenge and self-improvement."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I dislike some people."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Acknowledge the good guys from the bad ones."

Account Manager

in Yorktown, VA

"It's a good company with a lot of growth potential."

Electrical Designer

in Houston, TX

"I would work there again."

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I liked the challenging projects."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I disliked the ups and downs in oilfield work."

Senior Account Manager

in Houston, TX

"It was the best company I have ever worked for."

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I liked the working environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Good Luck."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I disliked being laid off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would suggest better evaluation of personnel before layoffs."

MWD Engineer

in Broussard, LA

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I like the money."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do research."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"There is no time off."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"New management is needed."

Mechanical Project Engineer

in Houston, TX

"The oil and gas industry is archaic and volatile in nature."

District Manager

in Midland, TX

"It was good technical and operational experience."

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I liked the challenge of completing technical tasks with field crews and high tech equipment."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"The support network for technical sustainment of remote locations required more effort and interest on the company's part."

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

in Houston, TX

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I like the excellent work culture."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I dislike less interaction."

Senior Technical Writer

in Lafayette, LA

"I enjoyed my experience working with BHPQ, a great company to work for."

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I liked the innovative spirit and drive during a time when BHPQ was expanding in Broussard, LA."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know that the industry is susceptible to fluctuations in the price of oil as well as other socioeconomic and political circumstances."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I did not like it when the company abandoned the Broussard expansion program. They laid off people, including myself, and consolidated to Houston."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Nothing. They do what they have to do when the price of oil drops out the bottom. Feast or famine still seems to be the primary operative in the oilfield."

Healthcare Consultant

in Denver, CO

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"They provide a company vehicle and a two-week-on and two-week-off rotation."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know your math and engineering of fluid dynamics."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"I dislike the dangers in the workplace and excessive winds in sub-zero temperatures."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management is good, but they could improve internet communication on the rig sites."

Staff Accountant

in Raleigh, NC

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"The work was challenging, and I kept very busy."

What don't you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"There was not any part of working there that I did not enjoy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest more communication with employees."

Financial Analyst

What do you like about working at Baker Hughes?

"It is a transnational company, which gives employees an option to learn and develop inside the company."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Search about the company."

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Is Baker Hughes a good company to work for?

Baker Hughes has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 117 Baker Hughes Review Ratings left anonymously by Baker Hughes employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 96% of employees would recommend working at Baker Hughes.

Does Baker Hughes pay their employees well?

Baker Hughes employees earn $61,000 annually on average, or $29 per hour, which is 8% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 72 Baker Hughes employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Baker Hughes Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Baker Hughes?

96% of employees would recommend working at Baker Hughes with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Baker Hughes 3.9 out of 5 for Company Culture, 4.1 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.1 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Baker Hughes?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Baker Hughes is a Director of Sales at $215,000 annually. Browse Baker Hughes Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Baker Hughes?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Baker Hughes is a Equipment Technician at $20,000 annually. Browse Baker Hughes Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Baker Hughes?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Baker Hughes to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.