Field Service Representative

Solar Turbines; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid time off

Travel & lodging provided

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar in New Jersey is seeking field service technicians to install, maintain and troubleshoot turbomachinery and package systems at customer sites. You will use test equipment, schematics, and manufacturer specifications to locate problems, perform installations, and adjust equipment within standard procedures.

Candidates must pass a DOT drug screen and a physical, maintain a clean driving record, and obtain OGUK offshore certification by a Solar-approved physician.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques to meet or exceed customer needs.
• Proactive and self-driven in identifying responsibilities and challenges.
• Ability to recognize and resolve operational problems using systematic approaches.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs on power plant equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance in oil and gas environments.
• Familiarity with PLCs and automated process controls.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Use test equipment and schematics to diagnose malfunctions and locate problems.
• Use tools to repair or replace faulty parts and reference manufacturer specifications.
• Identify common causes of trouble and perform cleaning or lubrication as needed.
• Perform routine installations and adjust equipment within standard procedures.

Skills

Service Excellence

Initiative

Problem Solving

Mechanical Maintenance - Power Supply

Mechanical Maintenance (Oil and Gas)

PLC

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Description:

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Career Area:

Job Description: When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Installs, maintains and troubleshoots equipment at the customer's location using a set of tools, parts and technical diagrams. Customer service assignment include on-site preventive maintenance and inspection service work, call-out services and commissioning activities on turbomachinery and package systems.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Packages (65k-85k not including OT)
• Travel, Company Truck, Gas Card, Meals/Lodging ALL included
• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development

What you will do:

• Use a variety of test equipment to diagnose and identify malfunctions and may refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that provide instructions on how to locate problems.
• Use hand tools, gauges and instruments to analyze, repair or replace faulty parts. Utilize digital tools and systems.
• Check for common causes of trouble, such as dirty or defective components, clean and lubricate equipment as needed.
• Perform routine installations and make adjustments to equipment as appropriate within normal procedures.

What you will have:

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Mechanical Maintenance - Power Supply: Knowledge of machines used in power plant; ability to conduct preventive maintenance and repairs or replacements on faulty mechanical parts used in power plants.
• Mechanical Maintenance (Oil and Gas): Knowledge of mechanical equipment and the preventive maintenance; ability to repair or replace faulty mechanical parts used in the exploration, production or refining of hydrocarbons.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); ability to design, implement, and operate automated process controls.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates must:

• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen and a physical fitness evaluation.
• Clean Driving Record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUIs within the last 7 years)
• Candidate must successfully complete physical exam and obtain OGUK (offshore) certification by Solar-approved physician.
• Be able to obtain a legal Transportation Worker's Identification Credential.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 24, 2026 - August 6, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.