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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for artificial lift in the United States is $83,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Artificial Lift job involves optimizing and maintaining systems that enhance oil and gas production from wells that lack sufficient natural pressure. Professionals in this role work with various lift methods, such as rod pumps, gas lifts, electric submersible pumps (ESP), and hydraulic pumps. Their responsibilities include system design, troubleshooting, efficiency analysis, and ensuring production targets are met. These specialists collaborate with engineers and field operators to improve well performance and minimize downtime.

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To excel in an Artificial Lift role, you need strong expertise in petroleum engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in artificial lift systems such as ESPs, rod pumps, and gas lift techniques. Familiarity with well monitoring software, production optimization tools, and relevant certifications like IWCF or API standards are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills in collaborating with field crews and engineers. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and productive oil and gas extraction while minimizing downtime and optimizing well performance.

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Professionals in Artificial Lift roles are usually responsible for designing, monitoring, and optimizing artificial lift systems to maximize oil and gas production. Their day-to-day activities often include analyzing well data, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating maintenance, and working closely with field technicians and other engineers. They also regularly conduct performance evaluations and recommend system improvements, often collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure operations align with safety and production targets. This dynamic role offers a blend of technical analysis and hands-on problem-solving in both office and field settings.

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Infographic showing various Artificial Lift job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,606 per year, or $40.2 per hour.

Field Specialist - Artificial Lift System

Baker Hughes

Midland, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Field Specialist - Artificial Lift System

Would you like the opportunity to work for oilfield services company?

Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving technical problems?

Join US!

Be part of a successful team

Our Artificial Lift division with ESP business provides intelligent, connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. Our team arranging technical expertise to meet our client expectation. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to reliably and efficiently improve their operations.

Partner with the best

As a Field Specialist, you will provide support for ESP operations. You will also oversee operational work to ensure pre-check, installation, and basic on-site maintenance are carried out safely. You will be able to work under your own initiative to help meet operation schedule and customer satisfactions.

As a Field Specialist for ESP, you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting with the installation/pulling of ESP and associated equipment in onshore oil and water wells

  • Assisting with testing ESP equipment in order to maximize well productivity

  • Following internal compliance and HSE standards to ensure a safe working environment

  • Acting as the primary customer contact for critical or escalated issues on all orders

  • Taking ownership for knowing the operational status of field equipment at the well site

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a High School diploma or equivalent level of education

  • Have 1-5 years of Artificial Lift and ESP experience

  • Have relevant industry experience (electronic, oilfield, automotive) with excellent mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of electronic components

  • Have a basic knowledge of running ESP or Artificial Lift tools or equipment

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:

  • 11 days on/3 days off or 12 days on/2 days off working shifts

  • Need to be local to a geographic area.

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

"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: FIELD SPEC II - ALS

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