Do you enjoy working in as part of a team in a Customer focused environment? Add to that the benefits of being part of a successful, global Organization. Are you someone that does not like to sit behind a desk but likes to be part of the bigger solution supporting customer’s needs? Then this opportunity might be just for you.

Our Field Service Representatives have a variety of key responsibilities such as; accountability for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Solar’s products. Solar’s success is driven by the superior service to our customers.

Field Service Representatives at Solar Turbines are involved in entering advanced site data, package and engine data (databases consist of; F&SD, FOW, QHSE, ECT) along with the ability to articulate in written form, concise reports that describe the work performed. Solar incorporates the latest training techniques and tools to insure we operate in the most effective / efficient manner. Our Field Service Representatives are located in various locations across the United States.

About Operation and Maintenance Technicians:

Solar Turbines Incorporated strives to attract and maintain technically talented individuals dedicated to the success of our business and the success of our customers. We are looking for Operation and Maintenance technician’s who enjoy complex technical challenges.

At Solar Turbines, we hire positive, self directed and career oriented individuals who have established skills in the various trades offered at Solar Turbines Inc. Opportunities exist for those who can demonstrate technical and operational maintenance associated with Solar Turbines turbo-machinery and industrial equipment applications. Our working environment is safety-oriented, challenging and focused on delivering quality products to meet our customer's needs. Solar's people and continuous improvement philosophy is what stands out at Solar.

Working as a Solar Employee:

When you become a member of the Solar Turbines team, you receive much more than an employee ID badge, designated workspace and appealing benefits package. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package (which includes an annual incentive program, company sponsored 401k, and a pension plan), Solar offers its Field Service Rep’s opportunities to receive daily per-diem, time and one-half for all overtime worked, and company car or mileage reimbursement.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, U.S.A., Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is a leading manufacturer of industrial gas turbines with more than 11,800 units with over one billion operating hours in some 93 countries. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1590 to 30,000 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts). As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Solar has a global network of offices and facilities to support customers with a variety of service products and programs as well as an experienced technical support team. We currently have an opening for an Operations and Maintenance Technician in York, PA.

This position reports to direct contract management. Start, stop, monitor, and adjust equipment. Communicates and documents status and condition of equipment. Perform basic and intermediate maintenance and assist with advanced and major maintenance activities. Perform analysis and troubleshooting on equipment as required. Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned by direct management or supervisors.

Responsible for administration, technical, operations, maintenance, and repairs associated with Solar Turbines turbo-machinery and industrial equipment applications. Responsibilities also include; safely performing routine operational testing and adjustments on facility equipment, participate in daily preventative and repair maintenance activities, maintain equipment operating logs and properly document activities while on duty, maintain a safe and clean work environment, comply with regulatory and safety regulations, troubleshoot and repair failed machinery and control systems, operate and maintain various equipment and perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

This is an “intermediate level” technical and administrative position that safely operates & maintains a 45 MW power plant consisting of four Solar Mars 90 gas turbine gensets, four Innovative Steam Technologies single pass OTSG’s, two Elliott steam turbine gensets, and BOP equipment.

Position requires candidate to work an Alternative Workweek Schedule (AWS) rotation consisting of:

(12) Hour shifts, generally (15) workdays a month, alternating day and night rotations for 6 months of the year. (9) Hours shifts, generally (20) workdays a month, alternating day and night rotations for 6 months of the year. Additional scheduled maintenance outage overtime required approximately (2) times a year.

Qualifications:

• Required to have a minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent.


• Applicable industrial or military training or technical school training, and/or related experience of at least 3 years operating and maintaining industrial facilities required.


• Knowledge and skills are generally consistent with military experience in the following rates: GSE, GSM, EN,ET,MM, AE, AT, or AD.


• Must be able to lift 75 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds in awkward positions.


• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including hearing protection, respirators or SCBA equipment.


• Must be able to work from ladders and elevated walkways and possible confined spaces.


• Complete and maintain required safety training & “Authorized Employee” qualifications.


• Complete and maintain required technical training and qualifications.


• Possess intermediate computer skills.


• Must possess a valid agency issued drivers license with acceptable driving record.


• Understanding of process control, energy management, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential.


• Ability to manage time effectively and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.


• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings are desired.


• Industrial electrical knowledge or experience is preferred.

 

Candidates residing within 1-hour drive time from the facility will be given strong preference.

 

Solar Turbines offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vacation, 401k, pension, incentive bonus, and more. 

 

Solar Turbines is an equal opportunity employer.

Solar Turbines conducts drug screens and background checks.

 

Please visit our website www.solarturbines.com for more information about our company.

 

 

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