Field Service Technician - Travel Required

Solar Turbines Incorporated; Sioux Center (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a field service professional to install, maintain and troubleshoot turbomachinery and package systems at customer sites. The role involves on-site preventive maintenance, inspections, call-out services and commissioning activities, with travel and field support from experienced personnel.

This is a remote position, but applicants should reside in Minnesota, Iowa or Missouri to support local customers. Comprehensive benefits apply from day one.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques to meet or exceed customer needs.
• Preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical parts used in power plants.
• Mechanical systems in oil and gas environments requiring preventive maintenance.

Skills

Customer service concepts

Mechanical maintenance - power supply

Mechanical maintenance - oil and gas

Safety (Oil and Gas)

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Job description

Career Area

Product Support

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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 assignments include on-site preventive maintenance and inspection service work, call-out services and commissioning activities on turbomachinery and package systems. This is a remote position but qualified applicants will reside in the state of Minnesota, Iowa or Missouri to be able to support the local Customer base. 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 with guidance of experienced field service personnel and/or supervisor. Under supervision use hand tools, gauges and instruments to analyze, repair or replace faulty parts. Utilize digital tools and systems. Observe and check for common causes of trouble, such as dirty or defective components, cleaning and lubricating equipment with guidance of experienced field service personnel and/or supervisor. Under supervision perform routine installations and making adjustments to equipment as appropriate within normal procedures. 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.) Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short and long-term disability coverage Employee Assistance Programs Service Excellence

Core Knowledge and Skills

• : 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.
• Mechanical Maintenance - Power Supply: 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.
• Safety (Oil and Gas): Knowledge of procedures, practices, considerations and regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, community, environment and company assets;
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Be able to obtain a legal Transportation Worker's Identification Credential.

Job Functions

It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities. Act.59,738.00 - $89,606.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*~
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*~
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*~
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*~
• Employee Assistance Program*~
• Incentive bonus*~
• Disability benefits~
• Life Insurance~
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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