Customer Services Specialist - Condition Monitoring Advisor

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.About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership.  Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water. About The Role:Looking for condition monitoring professionals ready to help shape the future of remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and asset management. This Lead Customer Service Specialist – Condition Monitoring Advisor role supports the Remote Monitoring Center by helping convert equipment data into practical maintenance actions that improve customer outcomes. This role provides direct support to Condition Monitoring Advisors (CMAs) within the Remote Monitoring Center by aggregating, correlating, and interpreting data across the five elements of condition monitoring—including S•O•S fluid analysis, equipment inspections, electronic data, repair history, and site conditions—to deliver timely, actionable recommendations that help customers make informed maintenance and operational decisions. The impact is significant: helping customers reduce owning and operating costs, improve equipment availability, lower warranty exposure, and increase fleet management efficiency while supporting growth across parts, service, and enterprise solutions. The position requires a balance of technical curiosity, data interpretation, customer communication, and disciplined follow-through to ensure findings are clearly documented, prioritized, and communicated to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. An exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about reliability, analytics, customer support, and leveraging data to drive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:Monitor equipment health using telematics, remote monitoring tools, software platforms, and customer-specific data sources to identify developing issues and opportunities for proactive interventionAggregate and correlate information from S•O•S fluid analysis, inspections, electronic data, repair history, and site conditions to support accurate condition monitoring conclusionsTranslate technical findings into clear, data-driven recommendations for customers, dealers, Fleet Managers, and internal partnersAssess machine and component health, determine risk level, identify required next steps, and support timely resolution of identified issues. Prioritize alerts and customer needs based on severity, equipment criticality, operational impact, and available supporting data. Ensure customer communications, recommendations, follow-up actions, and supporting evidence are clearly documented in the appropriate systems. Collaborate with CMAs, technical support, service operations, fleet managers, and dealer or customer contacts to promote consistent execution and issue closure. Support continuous improvement of remote monitoring processes, recommendation quality, and customer experience by identifying trends, recurring issues, and process gaps. Preferred Qualifications:Experience with heavy equipment, industrial machinery, maintenance, engineering, or condition monitoring, preferably in customer support, fleet management, reliability, or service operations environmentStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate incomplete or conflicting data and determine the next practical stepsCustomer-focused communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings in a clear, concise, and actionable mannerKnowledge of telematics, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and reliability practicesAbility to interpret data and translate findings into actionable recommendations to support improved availability, reduced downtime, and lower owning and operating costsStrong attention to detail and documentation disciplineAbility to collaborate across technical, commercial, dealer, and customer-facing teams in a fast-paced remote monitoring environmentKey Indicators Of Success:Consistent identification of equipment health concernsTimely and well-supported recommendationsClear customer and stakeholder communicationDisciplined documentationMeasurable contribution to improved fleet reliability, availability, and customer confidenceWhat Will You Have: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. Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. 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. 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. 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. Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.Summary Pay Range:$89,210.00 - $133,810.00Compensation 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 employeesPosting Dates:August 25, 2026 - September 7, 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: Houston, TexasType: Full time