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Solar Turbines

Manufactures industrial gas turbines and compressors

Entry Level Field Service Representative

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have received a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline by summer 2026.
  • Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be willing and able to travel, relocate, and work overtime.
  • Have demonstrated mechanical aptitude experience.
  • Have 0–3 years of relevant experience.
  • Be able to work in extreme or adverse environments.
  • Have high integrity and a high level of self-confidence.
  • Be able to handle stress and work in a high-pressure environment.
  • Communicate in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

  • Complete a three- to four-year Field Service Representative rotation, with the first year focused on broad exposure to Solar's products and the Customer Service organization.
  • Complete classroom and online training, hands-on training, structured on-the-job field training, and mentored controls system training at Solar locations.
  • After the first year of training, commit to three additional years at the hiring-district offices as a Field Service Representative.
  • Travel to and interface with customers at their facilities; a company vehicle will be provided for travel.
  • Communicate frequently with customers and technical personnel while diagnosing turbine package and balance-of-plant issues.
  • Work safely with little supervision in field environments while maintaining responsibility and professionalism.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous internship or related work experience with customer-facing activities is strongly preferred.

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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