Commissioning Specialist

Career Area:Product SupportJob 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.Serves as the primary solutions expert and parts support contact during start-up of assigned commissioning projects. Advises leadership on status of specific projects, and interfaces with field service personnel to ensure that commissioning proceeds in an efficient and cost-effective manner. What you will do:Resolving complex technical problems, parts support, manpower and project schedules, diagnostics, modifications, and repair services when required. Coordinates these activities with on-site field personnel and district leadership during package commissioning.Delivering status documentation to management including follow-up on short- ship list, engine out of commission for parts (EOCP) requirements, start-up checklists, and turbomachinery quality issues.Maintaining records of costs and other pertinent data for each project and following up on back ordered parts.Ensuring all project requirements are met and customer acceptance of project.Prepare and maintain project file/dossier for each project, and monitor assigned project while in the build process and through completion of startup.Work with all departments to get each project commissioned in an effective and timely manner. Ensure on-site commissioning follows established procedures.Follow up on back ordered parts, and file records in an organized manner.Maintain records of costs and other pertinent data for each project.Ensure all project requirements are met.Ensure customer acceptance of project.Close project reports when commissioning is complete.Pass work files to Customer Services (CSC) when punch list is finished.Investigate the need for and recommend designs of new tooling to support new projects.Develop commissioning procedures to be included in Commissioning Manuals when necessary.Support Project Managers to get Engine configuration and be responsible to order the Engine to DeSoto Overhaul facility.What you will have:Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree requiredSolar Turbines Packages systems (fuel, start, lube oil, seal, etc) experience or equivalent to any type of turbomachinery products available in the market.Ability to understand and read Solar package drawings (electrical, mechanical, etc) or equivalent to other Turbomachinery productsCommissioning activities/tasks support- experience, related to Turbomachinery products.Technical knowledge and admin skills to build a commissioning dossierTrouble shooting experience or equivalent abilities to find solution to support field commissioning activitiesMicrosoft officeAble to define priorities and multitask (technical and admin)Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.What will set you apart:Bilingual (English/Spanish)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.Summary Pay Range:$112,704.00 - $169,056.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:October 29, 2026 - November 11, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.SummaryLocation: Mabank, TexasType: Full time