Turbomachinery Field Service Technician III

Solar Turbines Incorporated; Kentucky; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a skilled field service engineer to support on-site preventive maintenance, inspections, and repair services for rotating equipment.

The role emphasizes turbomachinery knowledge, control systems proficiency, and strong safety practices. Travel up to 100% may be required, with opportunities to collaborate with customers and suppliers to diagnose issues, document findings, and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of turbomachinery experience.
• Familiarity with control systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with HSSE policies and procedures; ensure safe site practices.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge for repair and adjustment of mechanical, electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Read and use drawings and technical manuals; liaise with OEMs for problem resolution.
• Document work activity accurately and communicate with customer representatives.
• Demonstrate sound technical judgment for troubleshooting complex issues.

Skills

Turbomachinery experience

Control systems familiarity

Gas turbine theory

PLC logic experience

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical qualification (Degree/HNC/HND/ONC/C&G... or equivalent)

Tools

Ladder logic diagrams

Engineering drawings reading

PLC hardware knowledge

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a skilled field service engineer to support on-site preventive maintenance, inspections, and repair services for rotating equipment.

The role emphasizes turbomachinery knowledge, control systems proficiency, and strong safety practices. Travel up to 100% may be required, with opportunities to collaborate with customers and suppliers to diagnose issues, document findings, and improve reliability.