Career Area:

Operations

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.

About SPM Oil and Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, 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. 

The Role

The Shop Technician I primarily in the shop disassembling, assembling and repairing frac valves.

Pay Starts at $19.30. Can be adjusted with experience.

Schedule: 6:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday with the opportunity for overtime. On-call periods will be required.

What you will do:

Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times Assemble and break down, clean new or used equipment, inspect, repair and test grease and paint equipment Troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test frac valves based on customer communications Read and follow standard operating procedures Execute general shop maintenance such as cleanup of the shop, work area, and equipment Perform shipping and receiving responsibilities Be responsible for the safety of self and others including reporting of all work-related injuries, near misses, equipment damage and unsafe acts to supervisor or senior technician as soon as practicableOperate, handle, and lift shop equipment and tools and products that weigh up to 50 lbs. Maintain SPM Oil & Gas company supplied assets and any other equipment, including site specific equipment, as it relates to company policy Maintain a professional appearance and work attitude at all times Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting Available on 24-hour call to respond to customer needs on special occurrences Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance Exhibit and advocate exemplary safety culture at all times Exhibit a high degree of integrity at all times Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change Performs other duties as assigned

What you will have:

Three to six months of equivalent work experience or trainingDemonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability, and solid work ethicWorking knowledge of frac valves  Previous experience with hand tools, power tools and air tools

What You Will Get:

40-hour work week with potential for overtime80 hours of vacation with additional paid time offMost national holidays off with pay100% 401K match up to 6% Health, dental, vision, disability & life insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramLocal & national discounts! 

Physical Demands: 

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hearRequired to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusMust be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department

Work Environment: 

Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particlesFrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditionsOccasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibrationNoise Level: Moderate  

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). 

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.  As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.   

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Posting Dates:

October 7, 2024 - October 18, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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