Principal Refurbishment Technician 2nd Shift

Solar Turbines•Mabank, TX

12d•$65,454 - $98,182•Onsite

About The Position

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. Functions in a technical leadership/consulting role. Typically responsible for refurbishment, modification, repair, fabrication, test, security, safety, and technical direction to various teams in order to assure turbomachinery packages are updated to customer needs and specifications. This is a 2nd shift position

Requirements

Must demonstrate capability to resolve complex problems, utilizing sound judgement, drawing on in-depth technical knowledge and experience.
Requires advanced training and experience in leading a technical team in the execution of turbomachinery package refurbishment.
Must have related formal technical training or the equivalent in work experience plus at least five years of hands-on turbomachinery experience.
Knowledge of all safety and environment restrictions affecting the facility.

Responsibilities

Applies extensive technical, mechanical, electronic skills required to perform all aspects of package refurbishment on all product lines.
Reviews and analyzes current refurbishment processes and identifies improvements which result in increased productivity and/or eliminate non-value added steps.
Researches and purchases new equipment, learns how to use new equipment and assists others in acquiring new skills.
Supplies solutions to the most complex and technically challenging aspects of refurbishment and support activities.
Works with minimal supervision, consulting management and supporting engineering department needs, as required.
Functions as an independent resource in a highly specialized refurbishment facility.
Acquires new equipment, learns it and trains others on same.
Develops prototype, first article equipment and procedures. Determines required tooling and interfaces with engineering for prototype drawings.
Responsible for the defnition and the development of simulator and/or tooling, as required by established test procedures.
Works with engineers to document hardware and procedures.
All other activities related to the delivery of turbomachinery refurbishment packages to high quality standards and tight schedules, including small component assignments; weld preparations, etc.