Field Operations Technician III

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 Operations Technician III provides experienced installation of Flowline Safety Restraints (FSR) and Safe Edge and Large Bore support. This position will serve as a mentor for the Field Operations Technician I, II, and Trainees as well as share OJT field knowledge. This position will require the ability to drive a company issued vehicle.

Starting Pay: $25.80 and can be adjusted with experience.

Schedule: 7am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, with mandatory overtime and on-call periods required

What you will do:

• Perform both rig up and rig down operations of FSR, Safe Edge and Large Bore Systems on well site
• Perform trouble shooting of Safe Edge Systems
• Perform torque procedures on API connections of Large Bore Systems
• Perform field greasing procedures for valves, swivels, and Large Bore product line
• Perform visual inspection of FSR restraints
• Perform inventory responsibilities for FSR
• Perform JSA (Job Safety Analysis), POWRA (Point of Work Risk Assessment) and location-based safety protocols as required
• Perform Iron Technician Trainee responsibilities if necessary
• Must possess a basic understanding of SPM Products as well as customer requirements
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools, trucks, trailers, and equipment always
• Assist with customer inquiries or escalate complaints timely
• Perform 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.
• One to Three years related experience

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 www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .

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:

$25.80 - $34.60

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:

October 8, 2025 - October 20, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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