Job Description
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 Frac Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs frac equipment consisting of API 6A Gate Valves, chokes, casing, and tubing heads and spools. The Field Frac Technician I is a skilled, experienced technician with the ability to perform most tasks independently while seeking guidance or training for more critical tasks.
What You Will Do: - Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas at all times
- 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
- Demonstrate consistency, accountability, reliability and solid work ethic
- Prepare JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and POWRA (Point of Work Risk Assessment) on job site and perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with SPM Oil & Gas SHE policies
- Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change
- Safely install, remove, repair and service equipment on a frac site.
- Pre-check all equipment and processes prior to starting the job to ensure all equipment is operable and complete
- Make repairs to customer property and rental assets including valves, spools, chokes, actuators, and surface equipment as required
- Inspects, rebuilds, operates, tests and troubleshoot equipment.
- Monitors, evaluates and recommends adjustments to processes and or equipment that maximizes quality and efficiency
- Operates equipment and materials following OEM guidelines as well as standard operating procedures.
- Provides technical expertise and direction to frac site supervisors, as well as third party providers when necessary
- Prepare accurate field service and sales orders in an organized, legible manner, in addition to any other necessary documentation
- Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting
- Available on 24-hour call to respond to customer needs
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Perform occasional required work in the shop; must be knowledgeable on shop functions
- Performs other duties as assigned
What You Will Have: - Minimum of 2 years of experience in hydraulic fracturing operations, field service, or a related oil and gas role
- Must be authorized to operate a company vehicle
- Must have a clean driving record
Physical Demands: - Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to wear protective footwear and other PPE as required by the department
Work Environment: - Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
- Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
- Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
- Noise level: Moderate
Summary Pay Range:
$26.30 - $35.20
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.
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 benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
February 28, 2025 - March 7, 2025
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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Job Tags
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