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Solar Turbines

Manufactures industrial gas turbines and compressors

Field Service Representative 3 - Product Support

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • Three to five years of experience working with turbomachinery is required.
  • Familiarity with control systems is required.
  • The role requires willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and comply with Solar and customer health, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures, including the work permit system; maintain safe sites and practices; participate in safety meetings and required safety training, suggest safety improvements, and act as the company representative in accident investigations.
  • Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded and maintenance and commissioning activities follow Solar Engineering specifications, recommendations, and best practices; provide feedback on problems encountered and their resolution.
  • Maintain current product knowledge to repair and adjust mechanical, electrical, electronic, and control components and process systems; use applicable drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and technical manuals; consult original equipment manufacturers and outside resources to resolve problems.
  • Recognize electrical and mechanical abnormalities and potential safety problems proactively, and take appropriate action to prevent hazards and equipment damage.
  • Maintain records that support technical and financial decisions, and advise Solar and customers on warranty, logistics, engineering, project management, parts inventory, technical training, and Maintenance Management systems.
  • Communicate and report accurately between Solar management and customer representatives, and submit accurate work activity and non-routine reports as needed.
  • Use sound technical judgment and advanced troubleshooting techniques to identify the root causes of complex technical problems.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance individually or with assigned field service representatives, and provide technical assistance to operations and maintenance crews when workload exceeds available staffing.
  • Apply a multi-disciplined approach to rotating equipment and associated balance of plant, maintenance, repair, commissioning, and troubleshooting, and work with diverse teams.
  • Use the Work Force Management process and system to manage work orders, review and update site safety and employee information, manage availability, record and report time, manage software and drawing changes, generate daily reports, review hardship data, and manage the task library.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with gas turbine theory is preferred.
  • Experience with programmable logic controller logic control systems is preferred.
  • A technical qualification such as a degree, HNC/HND, ONC, City & Guilds qualification, aviation engineer’s license, or marine engineer’s certificate is preferred.
  • Previous leadership experience is preferred.
  • Five to seven years of experience working with turbomachinery is 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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