Early Talent Field Service Engineer-1

Career Area : Product Support

Job 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.

About Solar Turbines Solar Turbines Incorporated headquartered in San Diego California is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the worlds most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16000 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.

Solar Turbines Powering the future through innovative sustainable energy solutions.

With offices and facilities around the world our recruits will collaborate and connect with Solar employees on a global scale. You will be welcomed into a workforce that powers the future with innovative ideas that you help to make a reality.

The New Graduate Field Service Representative Program provides the foundation for the future success of Solar Turbines engineers and the future success of the organization.

About the Early Talent Program At Solar Turbines we are dedicated to attracting and retaining next generation talent. Our new graduates have the opportunity work on projects that impact our business and the future of our company. The purpose of the program is to start the development and training of the next generation of highly capable and highly competent engineers. This is a 3-year rotational program for recently graduated engineers.

The training you receive will be a combination of classroom and on-line training significant hands-on experience in the role of a field service representative and mentored controls system training at various Solar locations including Griesheim Germany the Czech Republic San Diego (CA) Mabank (TX) and Desoto (TX).

Each phase of the program emphasizes a different aspect of field operations the topics covered include :

Safety training

Gas turbine package familiarization training

Controls system training

Customer services experience

Engine Overhaul / Repair

Power Generation and Gas compression

Troubleshooting

Structured on the job (Hands on) training at Customer Sites in the Field of the hiring district this includes but is not limited to the following :

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.

This program offers an excellent opportunity to combine formal training with hands on experience in the field as Field Service Representative.

Qualifications / Skills / Attributes

The successful candidate will have graduated within the previous three years with an engineering related university degree (or equivalent) and have obtained a final grade of a 2 : 1 or higher (or equivalent).

Ability to travel frequently and for prolonged time periods to Solar facilities and customer sites.

The successful candidate will be required to work safely and with little supervision in the field environment while maintaining a high degree of responsibility and professionalism.

Ability to work in a high stress environment.

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.

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

Posting Dates September - October

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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Key Skills

MobileIron

Robotics

Field Service

Mechanical Knowledge

Sonography

IP Networking

Schematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Imaging

Human Resources

Programmable Logic Controllers

Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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