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Solar Turbines

Manufactures industrial gas turbines and compressors

Field Service Representative 2 - Product Support

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeOntario, Canada$82.3k - $102.9k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess a technical qualification (license, certificate, technical degree, etc.), a completed apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.
  • Have at least 5 years of related work experience in power generation and/or gas compressors.
  • Have at least 5 years of related industry experience, including mechanics, maintenance engineering, or field engineering experience.
  • Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Be willing and able to travel extensively, 75–100% of the time, within Canada and the United States.
  • Use a cross-disciplinary approach to the job.
  • Be legally authorized to work in Canada and the United States.
  • Be located in, or willing to relocate to, the greater Edmonton or surrounding area.
  • Have a clean driving record: no moving violations within the last 12 months, no 2-point violations within the last 3 years, and no DUI within the last 7 years.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and comply with Solar and customer health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) policies and procedures, including the work permit system; ensure safe sites and practices; attend general safety and toolbox meetings; complete required safety training, including CLMS training; and suggest safety improvements.
  • Meet or exceed customer expectations and ensure maintenance activities follow Solar Engineering specifications, recommendations, and best practices.
  • Recognize electrical and mechanical abnormalities and potential safety problems, and take appropriate action to prevent safety hazards and equipment damage.
  • Provide daily project or work reports to the relevant manager, track pending work and personnel needs, ensure necessary parts are available, and submit material requisitions when required.
  • Accurately report and update equipment histories to forecast equipment utilization and efficiency; coordinate necessary changes to improve operational efficiency and minimize downtime; and communicate and report effectively to immediate supervision and customer representatives when applicable.
  • Analyze and solve problems using sound judgment, with little or no supervision, in a timely and cost-effective manner; use available procedures and sources of technical advice; apply product knowledge to repair and adjust minor mechanical and electrical components and systems; and read applicable drawings and technical manuals.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance individually or with assigned Field Service Representatives, and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance crews in other areas when workload exceeds available staffing.
  • Monitor maintenance services or installation support to ensure work follows Solar Engineering specifications and recommendations and is performed safely in accordance with HSSE policies and procedures.
  • Use the Work Force Management process and system to manage work orders, including reviewing and updating site safety and employee information and availability before work; recording and reporting time; managing software and drawing changes; generating daily reports; reviewing hardship data; and managing the task library.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with rotating equipment.
  • Mechanical or Instrument/Electrical experience.
  • Familiarity with gas turbine theory and operational practice, including control system logic, driven equipment, and upstream and downstream processes.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to program and perform basic troubleshooting on programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
  • Experience in an overseas or offshore environment, as well as familiarity with rotating equipment and PLC systems.

About the Company

Solar Turbines

Manufactures industrial gas turbines and compressors

Solar Turbines designs and builds industrial gas turbines, gas compressors, and turbine-powered packages for power generation and mechanical drive in oil, natural gas, and processing industries. Its products include gas turbine engines ranging from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower, gas compressors, and packaged sets that can generate up to 39 megawatts of electricity. These systems work by burning fuel with air in the turbine to spin a shaft that drives a compressor, a generator, or a mechanical-drive system, enabling on-site power, pumping, or processing capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its global scale and long heritage as a Caterpillar subsidiary, with more than 16,000 units deployed and over 3 billion operating hours across 100+ countries, backed by an emphasis on safety, engineering expertise, and a broad, integrated portfolio. Its goal is to provide reliable, durable power and process-drive solutions for energy, oil and gas, and processing applications worldwide.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$505M
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1927

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