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 I installs, maintains, and repairs frac equipment consisting of API 6A Gate Valves, chokes, casing, and tubing heads and spools. This position will require the ability to drive a company issued vehicle.
Starting Pay: $23.40 and can be adjusted with experience.
Schedule: The schedule for this role is 14 days on, followed by 7 days off. 24/7 on call schedule is required for this role. Please note the schedule is subject to change based on business need.
What you will do: - 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 superior customer service to all internal and external customers
- Provides technical expertise and direction to frac site supervisors, as well as third party providers when necessary
- Maintain SPM Oil and Gas company supplied assets and any other equipment, including site specific equipment, as it relates to company policy
- 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 required work in the shop; must be knowledgeable on shop functions
- Performs 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.
- Six months of related experience and/or training
- Must be authorized to operate a company vehicle
What You Will Get: - 40-hour work week with potential for overtime
- 80 hours of vacation with additional paid time off
- Most national holidays off with pay
- 100% 401K match up to 6%
- Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Local & national discounts!
Relocation is not offered for this role.
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 .
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$23.40 - $31.40
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.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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
Posting Dates:
January 17, 2025 - February 14, 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
Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Worldwide, Relocation, Currently hiring, Flexible hours,