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Route Optimization Specialist

Nevada, IA · On-site +1

$92K - $170K/yr

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 ...

Route Optimization Specialist

Nevada, IA · On-site +1

$92K - $170K/yr

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 ...

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Route Optimization Specialist

Route Optimization Specialist

Baker Hughes

Nevada, IA • On-site, Remote

$92K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Baker Hughes rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

264th of 485 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Route Optimization Specialist

Are you passionate about optimizing operations and driving efficiency across service delivery?

Do you enjoy coordinating resources, improving asset utilization, and ensuring seamless execution of complex operations?

Partnering with the Best

As a Route Optimization Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring flawless execution by coordinating equipment, tools, and resources aligned with operational requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance asset utilization, improve planning efficiency, and support successful service delivery.

Fueling Your Passion

In this role, you will leverage your operational expertise to optimize resource allocation, streamline logistics, and ensure the availability of equipment and materials. You will contribute to improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

As a Route Optimization Specialist, you will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating preparation and availability of equipment, tools, products, and spares based on job requirements and technical plans

  • Optimizing asset utilization by aligning with AMO capacity, inventory availability, and supply chain capabilities

  • Supporting planning and execution of service delivery operations to ensure timely and efficient job completion

  • Collaborating closely with AMO teams, Service Delivery Coordinators, and Material Management teams

  • Monitoring inventory levels and supporting sourcing plans to ensure material availability

  • Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency, logistics, and resource allocation

  • Ensuring compliance with company HSE, quality, and operational standards

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have experience in service delivery, operations planning, logistics, or inventory management

  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Have strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams

  • Have a good understanding of asset utilization, supply chain processes, and operational planning

  • Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Work in a Way That Works for You

This role may require flexibility to align with operational schedules and business needs.

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Working for You

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being, including:

  • Career development and training programs

  • Medical and wellness benefits

  • Financial and retirement programs

  • Additional 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.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $92,010.00 - $170,670.00.

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.

You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.

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: Services Specialist - Field Services Equipment

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