Field Service Technician I

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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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

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