Career Area:
Manufacturing
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What you will do:
Prepare and delivers technical instruction in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of products and other related advanced technical topics.
• Conducts technical training courses to customers, field service teams and employees in a wide range of applications of the product line.
• Support in new product training programs, including print documentation, video and computer-based training under the leadership and guidance of a technical editor/instructional designer.
• Support in the evaluation, specification, and makes recommendations for purchase of hardware (test equipment, computers, other specialized equipment) and software required to support advanced technical courses.
• Provides leadership, guidance and training to Level 1 and 2 instructors in the areas of product/technical knowledge, instructional skills, course preparation, and instructional materials revision.
Skills
Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Maintaining Focus: Understanding of the importance of keeping sight of current responsibilities and ability to bring thoughts and tasks to completion.
Instructional Skills: Knowledge of relevant instructional skills concepts; ability to deliver instructional content to meet the learning needs of a target population.
Training Delivery: Knowledge of methods and tools of training delivery; Ability to deliver learning solutions for desired training outcomes.
Training Needs Analysis: Knowledge of tools, techniques and methods of training needs analyses; ability to identify what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance.
Training Operations: Knowledge of training processes and procedures; ability to implement training related tasks and programs to ensure smooth daily and strategic training operations.
What you will have:
Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and minimum 3 years of experience with gas turbine commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting, and operation.
OR minimum 5 years of field experience with gas turbine commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting, and operation.
In-depth knowledge of Solar Turbomachinery, its Control System and Applications in Compression and Power Generation Systems.
Demonstrated technical instructional or technical on-the-job mentoring experience with both junior field service personnel and customers.
Basic Software Proficiency (offcie 365) and Internet and Digital Platform Use.
Demonstrated experience investigating and self-learning high-level technical knowledge.
Demonstrated experience in leadership of field or administrative projects management.
What will set you apart:
Successfully completed Train the Trainer course.
Knowledge of Instructional Techniques.
Comfortable speaking in public.
Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.
Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 1, 2026 - July 14, 2026
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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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
