Baker Hughes
Lead Document Controller
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Lead Document Controller – Document Management
Would you like to play a key role in delivering documentation excellence across complex subsea projects?
Do you enjoy working with global teams while driving compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction?
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At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we develop and deploy industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our innovations have revolutionized energy. Today, we are applying our expertise to make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
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As a Lead Document Controller – Document Management, you will coordinate document control activities for multiple large-scale subsea projects in a dynamic, client-facing environment. You will ensure effective management of project documentation while supporting successful project delivery and compliance with customer requirements.
As a Lead Document Controller, you will:
- Managing technical documentation including storage, review, approval, and distribution for large-scale projects.
- Acting as the primary client focal point for Document Control activities.
- Supervising and coordinating global Document Control teams supporting assigned projects.
- Implementing project-specific Document Management Plans in line with contractual requirements.
- Managing the Master Document Register (MDR) within Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
- Producing and distributing document control reports and performance metrics to stakeholders.
- Leading the timely delivery of technical documentation throughout project execution.
- Driving compliance with global standards while identifying and implementing process improvements.
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To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Document Control role.
- Have hands-on experience using Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
- Have experience coordinating document management activities on engineering or major capital projects.
- Have experience working within the Oil & Gas or a similar technical industry.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing interactions.
- Have excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and prioritization abilities.
- Have demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
- Have a proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and perform at their best varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working pattern:
- Working from a Baker Hughes office three days per week as part of a hybrid work arrangement.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, reward talent, and develop leaders at every level to help bring out the best in one another.
Working for you
Our innovations have revolutionized energy for over a century. To continue moving forward, we reward those who embrace change and drive progress. Join us and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
- Comprehensive private medical care options.
- Life insurance and disability programs.
- Tailored financial programs.
- Additional voluntary and elective benefits.
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About Us
With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading energy technology company, we are committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
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Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Project Management Specialist - Document Mgmt
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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