Field Service Technician I

Caterpillar Inc.•Waynesburg, PA

9d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician I at SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, delivers, installs, troubleshoots, tests, and repairs pressure control equipment at customer locations. This is an entry-level position involving routine tasks performed under close supervision. The technician also works in the shop when field work is unavailable and provides on-call customer support during scheduled rotations. SPM Oil & Gas provides oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, spare-parts prototyping, asset management, operation and maintenance, and field engineering services. The position is based around field and shop service work. The posted pay range is $21.90–$29.30, with starting pay listed as $21.90 and potential adjustment based on experience. Relocation and sponsorship are not offered. Any employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and apply technical equipment operation and maintenance.
One to two years of experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Must be authorized to operate a company vehicle.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Clean driving record: generally no more than two moving violations within the last 12 months and no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
Ability to frequently stand and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Must wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes, safety glasses, and fire-resistant clothing.
Successful completion of a drug screen is a condition of any employment offer.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to support safe work planning.
Perform duties in alignment with SPM Oil & Gas safety policies, follow location-based safety protocols, and exercise Stop Work Authority.
Conduct pre-checks on equipment and processes to confirm operability.
Install, remove, maintain, test, and repair frac and drilling equipment at customer locations.
Operate equipment and materials in accordance with SPM guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Inspect, repair, rebuild, test, and troubleshoot equipment, and recommend adjustments to improve quality and efficiency.
Assist with or prepare accurate, organized, and legible field service documentation.
Communicate clearly and professionally with team members, supervisors, and customers, verbally and in writing.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers during field service interactions.
Care for and maintain company-supplied assets, tools, trucks, trailers, and site-specific equipment in accordance with company policy.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Be available for 24-hour on-call support to meet customer service needs during scheduled work rotations.
Work in the shop when there is no field work.
Perform other duties as assigned.