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.

Supporting our UK and Irish customers the Field Service Representative II will serve as a Technical Representative both onshore and offshore carrying out assignments which include but are not limited to:

• Preventative Maintenance and inspection work including Servicing and Borescope Inspections.

• Major Component replacement (Gas Turbines, Gearboxes, Generators & Gas Compressors).

• Troubleshooting a variety of issues on Mechanical, Controls, Instrumentation & Electrical Turbomachinery systems.

• Commissioning of product upgrades and new packages.

Key accountabilities

• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Have a basic knowledge and understanding of maintenance methods and the best practices associated.

• Ability to carry out structured problem solving and troubleshooting.

• Ability to understand and comply with Solar and Customer HSSE policies and procedures and proactively contribute to the safety culture.

Qualifications/Skills/Attributes

• Applicant will have completed a recognized apprenticeship or training scheme.

• Ability to work in a high stress environment.

• A technical qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, Degree, ONC, C&G, Aviation Engineer’s License, Marine Engineers Certificate) is preferred but not essential.

• Must be able to hold and maintain an offshore medical and survival certificate and/or other training/certifications as needed.

• Good IT skills are essential.

• Familiarity with rotating equipment and PLC control systems preferred but not essential.

• Previous experience may be either Mechanical or Instrument/Electrical and the candidate must be capable of ascertaining cross-disciplined skills.

• Possess a full UK or Ireland driving license.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on occasion to complete assignments and required trainings.

• Ability work well as a member of a team and also as an individual.

About Solar Turbines

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours.

Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine and electric motor-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets, throughout a variety of industries such as Oil & Gas and the generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.

Solar is an innovative and progressive company already well established in pushing the boundaries of alternative fuels and helping to lead the energy market to a more sustainable future with carbon capture, methane reduction and our SoLoNox combustion technology. Couple the focus on sustainability with the culture of working at Solar and you get an opportunity for a lifelong career full of opportunities and personal development options.

Posting Dates:

May 21, 2024 - June 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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