
Field Service Rep Gas-turbine Installations
€48,797 per year
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Role Summary
The Field Service Representative performs planned maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and component replacement activities on industrial turbine and package systems at customer sites. The role is primarily field-based and involves extensive travel. Work is carried out according to established maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to maintenance protocols and work instructions.
- Replace consumable components such as oil, gas, and air filters etc.
- Inspect equipment condition and document findings using photographs and digital reporting tools.
- Verify the correct operation of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- Perform borescope inspections and record inspection results.
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment failures and out-of-service events.
- Replace faulty parts and components as required.
- Support major component exchanges, including turbines, gearboxes, and generators during scheduled or corrective maintenance.
- Use company software, service tools, and digital systems to record maintenance activities and findings.
- Follow all site safety rules and company procedures while working independently or as part of a team.
Required Technical Skills
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and electrical safety.
- Good mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand and power tools.
- Ability to interpret maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
- Basic knowledge of turbine control systems, software applications, and PLC functionality.
- Ability to perform troubleshooting using standard diagnostic tools and procedures.
- Confident use of Windows computers and enterprise software applications.
- Ability to create accurate service reports and maintenance records.
Required Soft Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation in multi-disciplinary field teams.
- Clear communication with customers, colleagues, and supervisors.
- English language proficiency (spoken and written).
- Analytical and critical thinking.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
- Vocational education, technical apprenticeship, or equivalent practical experience in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance.
- Relevant field service, maintenance, or industrial operations experience is preferred.
Working Conditions
- Field-based role with approximately 75% travel.
- Work is primarily performed at customer locations, including industrial and power generation facilities.
- May involve extended workdays, and occasional emergency call-outs depending on customer requirements.
- Participate in a rotating 24/7 emergency on-call schedule several times per year, including remote monitoring of customer equipment and support for troubleshooting activities.
Base Minimum Pay:
€48,797.00
Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.
Posting Dates:
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Core Responsibilities
The Field Service Representative performs planned maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on industrial turbine and package systems at customer sites. The role involves extensive travel and requires documenting findings using digital tools while adhering to safety protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must possess vocational education or a technical apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics fields. Proficiency in electrical systems, mechanical tools, and technical documentation is required, along with the ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
About Solar Turbines
Industry: Oil and Gas
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.