Field Service Representative (Gas Turbine)
Job Summary
Career Area:
Product SupportJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 customers 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.
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.
Degree or equivalent experience desired
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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Provides a quality of service that customers describe as excellent.
Resolves common customer problems.
Responds to unexpected customer requests with a sense of urgency and positive action.
Provides direct service to internal or external customers.
Documents customer complaints in a timely manner.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes opportunities for taking initiative in the organization.
Cites examples of taking initiative in own personal or professional life.
Identifies types of environments that motivate or de-motivate initiative.
Explains how initiative is critical to success.
Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.
Installs and maintains basic mechanical components and equipment.
Generates regular maintenance reports to senior management.
Repairs or replaces mechanical components based on diagnostic results.
Assists in the optimization of preventive maintenance procedures.
Performs mechanical testing activities for power supply machines.
Explains common mechanical problems and associated solutions and preventive measures.
Repairs or replaces mechanical components based on diagnostic results.
Works with equipment providers or vendors to resolve mechanical problems and prevent their recurrence.
Works with installation and maintenance of specific mechanical components and equipment.
Describes procedures for the repair replacement and refurbishing of mechanical equipment and systems.
Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.
Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with company local and federal regulations.
Discusses managers and workers responsibilities in ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements.
Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
Determines appropriate action to take when unsafe conditions are encountered.
Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.
Cites examples of PLC associated control function applications.
Describes PLC concepts and features.
Discusses the key considerations and issues in the use of the programmable controller.
Explains the benefits and risks associated with the use of advanced control functions.
Documents common hardware software and communications problems and likely resolutions.
Troubleshoots typical technical problems in a specific area.
Works with vendor-specific diagnostic guides tools and utilities to discover application problems.
Adheres to standard troubleshooting procedures to ensure effectiveness of resolutions.
Participates in setting evaluation standards and criterion for troubleshooting.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. 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.
Posting Dates:
August 19 2026 - September 29 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.