Field Service Representative

Career Area:

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.

Installs, maintains and troubleshoots equipment at the customer's 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.

What we offer:
1. Competitive Compensation Packages (65k-85k not including OT)
2. Travel, Company Truck, Gas Card, Meals/Lodging ALL included
3. Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1
4. Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
5. 401(k) Savings Plan including company match
6. Health savings account (HSA)
7. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
8. Short and long-term disability coverage
9. Parental leave
10. Employee Assistance Programs
11. Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
12. Career Development

What you will do:

• 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 with guidance of experienced field service personnel and/or supervisor.
• Under supervision use hand tools, gauges and instruments to analyze, repair or replace faulty parts. Utilize digital tools and systems.
• Observe and check for common causes of trouble, such as dirty or defective components, cleaning and lubricating equipment with guidance of experienced field service personnel and/or supervisor.
• Under supervision perform routine installations and making adjustments to equipment as appropriate within normal procedures.

What you will have:

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
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.

Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
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.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• 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.

Mechanical Maintenance - Power Supply: Knowledge of machines used in power plant; ability to conduct preventive maintenance and repairs or replacements on faulty mechanical parts used in power plants.
Level Working Knowledge:
• 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.

Mechanical Maintenance (Oil and Gas): Knowledge of mechanical equipment and the preventive maintenance; ability to repair or replace faulty mechanical parts used in the exploration, production or refining of hydrocarbons.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies common measurement tools used to monitor and adjust equipment.
• Understands the concept of equipment and human reliability.
• Explains the basic elements of industrial machines.
• Knows where to locate checklists and documentation for mechanical equipment in use.

Safety (Oil and Gas): Knowledge of procedures, practices, considerations and regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, community, environment and company assets; ability to identify and respond accordingly to work-related hazards.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the purpose and general content of a Material Safety Data Sheet.
• Explains what constitutes safe and unsafe working conditions.
• Identifies common types of hazards and associated adverse effects.
• Cites examples of workplace injuries and current preventive measures.

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC): Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); ability to design, implement, and operate automated process controls.
Level Basic Understanding:
• 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.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
• Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.
• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Candidates must:

• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screen and a physical fitness evaluation.
• Clean Driving Record (this includes no moving violations within the last 12 months, no "2 point" violations within the last 3 years, and no DUIs within the last 7 years)
• Candidate must successfully complete physical exam and obtain OGUK (offshore) certification by Solar-approved physician.
• Be able to obtain a legal Transportation Worker's Identification Credential.
• The selected applicant must live or relocate to the greater Houston area for this position

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
July 1, 2026 - July 14, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.


Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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