Field Service Technician I

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 & 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. Job Summary: The Field Service Technician I assists with field operations by performing the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of frac, drilling, and surface control equipment. Technicians at this level have the foundational technical skills to perform routine field operational tasks in a safe and efficient manner, while upholding SPM Oil & Gas safety standards, customer service expectations, and operational procedures. Additional Information: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position Starting Pay: $25.60, additional based on experience Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, can vary based on need, 24/7 on call Overtime based on business need What you will do: Assist in preparing JSAs (Job Safety Analysis) to support safe work planning. Perform all duties in alignment with SPM Oil & Gas safety policies. Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority. Follow all location based safety protocols. Conduct pre-checks on all equipment and processes to ensure operability Perform the installation, removal, maintenance, testing, and repair of frac and drilling equipment at customer locations Operate equipment and materials in accordance with SPM guidelines and standard operating procedures Inspect, repair, rebuild, test, and troubleshoot equipment, recommending adjustments to improve quality and efficiency. Assist or prepare accurate field service documentation in an organized and legible manner. Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with team members, supervisors, and customers. Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers in all field service interactions. Properly care and maintain company supplied assets, tools, trucks, trailers, and site specific equipment in accordance with company policy. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team Must be available for 24 hour on call support to meet customer service needs during scheduled work rotations. Perform other duties as assigned. What you will have: Must be at least 21 years of age. Have a clean driving record, which generally means: No more than (2) moving violations within the last 12 months. No more than three (3) moving violations in the past three (3) years. Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and apply technical equipment operation and maintenance. One to two years of related experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must be authorized to operate a company vehicle. Summary Pay Range: $25.60 - $29.40 Compensation 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. Additional Information: - We are hiring to fill a new position. Posting Dates: August 24, 2026 - September 4, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

The Field Service Technician I performs the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of frac, drilling, and surface control equipment at customer locations. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate field service documentation and ensuring all work adheres to safety policies and operational procedures.

Candidates must have one to two years of related experience or training and possess a clean driving record. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and demonstrate mechanical aptitude with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Customer servicePreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred

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• Mechanical aptitude
• Equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Field operations
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Technical documentation
• Equipment installation
• Repair
• Testing
• Asset management
• Problem solving
• Equipment Repair
• Total Cost Of Ownership
• Equipment Operation
• Good Driving Record
• Community Sustainability
• Gas Safety
• Rotating Equipment
• Planning
• Asset Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Field Service Management
• Oil and Gas
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Innovation
• Job Safety Analysis
• Maintenance Testing
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operability
• Operations
• Rapid Prototyping
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Sales Performance Management

• Trades
• Energy
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support
• Field Service Technician
• Civil Engineering Technicians
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week