Electromecánico de Elevadores - Mantenimiento en Campo

Brandty; Cartagena de Indias; On-site; COP 78,120,000 - 122,760,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, is seeking a Field Service Representative-1 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar/engine equipment and support commissioning at customer sites.

The role requires offshore experience, PLC skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. The position involves extensive travel within the territory, safety training, and collaboration with operations teams.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Marine Engineering, Aviation Engineering or related field.
• Typically, 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
• Experience working in overseas, offshore, remote, or field service environments.
• Experience with gas turbines and turbomachinery maintenance.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment and PLC systems through mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation experience.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls.
• Knowledge of gas turbine theory and operating practices, including control system logic, driven equipment, and upstream and downstream processes.
• Ability to perform basic PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in field service environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required medical, survival, and technical certifications, including offshore certifications where applicable.
• High Intermediate English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with HSSE policies, procedures and work permit requirements.
• Participate in safety and toolbox meetings, complete required safety training and recommend improvements.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, call-out services and commissioning support.
• Recognize mechanical and electrical abnormalities, identify safety risks and take action to prevent hazards or equipment damage.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues using established procedures and manuals.
• Repair and adjust minor mechanical and electrical components and systems, alone or with others.
• Provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance crews as needed.
• Prepare accurate daily reports, maintain equipment history, communicate work status and material needs.
• Coordinate required parts, submit material requisitions and support efficient execution with minimal downtime.
• Use Workforce Management system to manage work orders, site safety info, time reporting and changes.
• Maintain effective communication with supervision and customer representatives.

Skills

Service Excellence

Initiative

Problem Solving

Mechanical Maintenance

Safety

PLC

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, is seeking a Field Service Representative-1 to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on solar/engine equipment and support commissioning at customer sites.

The role requires offshore experience, PLC skills, and strong problem-solving abilities. The position involves extensive travel within the territory, safety training, and collaboration with operations teams.