Associate Overhaul Tech - Gas Compressors

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.

Join an exciting and motivating group! The gas compressor overhaul and restage team in Mabank assists in overhauling and restaging Solar’s centrifugal gas compressors. With a total population of more than 4,500 gas compressors installed worldwide and a wealth of experience gained while restaging 2,700+ compressors, Solar is uniquely positioned to offer these services. Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 23 megawatts. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s foundation is our people. We value individual contributions and emphasize safety in all aspects of our business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.

Responsibilities:

Utilizing special tooling to disassemble & reassemble multiple gas compressor models.

Operating hand, pneumatic, and battery powered tools.

Cleaning components in wash bay & blast cabinet.

Measuring critical dimensions using micrometers, calipers, depth mics, etc…

Operating overhead cranes & fork-lifts to move heavy equipment.

Using BOM, assembly planning, engineered drawings.

Inputting the compressor build data into the Power Apps computer system.

Organize, maintain, and coordinate logistics for compressor tooling going to customer sites.

Commitment to safety awareness & attention to potential hazards.

Able to learn quickly and retain knowledge across multiple compressor models.

Committed to working in a team environment & maintaining a positive attitude.

- Repair/overhaul experience of centrifugal gas compressors or other turbomachinery.

- Experience with precision measuring equipment

- Familiarity/experience with dynamic balancing activities related to compressor rotors.

- Previous experience in O&G operations and/or strong mechanical background.

- Must be dependable and willing to work overtime and weekends.

- Comfortable with working in a dynamic & frequently shifting environment.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.

Posting Dates:

August 11, 2025 - August 24, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our

Talent Community

.