
Field Technician PM & Test, Oil & Gas / Industrial
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Riggs CAT is hiring Field Technicians at two levels. Level 1 PM/Test Technicians perform preventive maintenance, load bank testing, and inspections on generator sets and switchgear. Level 2 Oil & Gas / Industrial Technicians diagnose, overhaul, and maintain gas and diesel industrial engines in oil and gas compression and power applications. Both levels work on running equipment at client sites.
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This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4878262 Riggs CAT\ \ Description: Riggs Cat Power & Energy is hiring Field Technicians at two levels. PM/Test Techs perform preventive maintenance, load bank testing, and inspections on generator sets and switchgear. Oil & Gas / Industrial Techs diagnose, overhaul, and maintain gas and diesel industrial engines in oil & gas compression and power applications, from the G3600 and G3500 down to C9 and 3300-series, including frac pump engines. \ Level 1 is the operational backbone that keeps commissioned power systems running, pairing electric power fundamentals with disciplined, hands-on PM and testing. Level 2 is our deepest mechanical and engine specialization in the field and the technical backbone of our Oil & Gas (Power) fleets. At both levels you work on running equipment at client sites. \ Levels and responsibilities Level 1: PM/Test Tech Typical background: Experience maintaining generator sets, switchgear, or similar critical power equipment - Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on generator sets and switchgear using standard checklists - Set up and run load bank tests, building your skill at interpreting results on the job - Service automatic transfer switches, building troubleshooting skill on the job - Work on low- and medium-voltage switchgear, learning startup procedures on the job - Work with EMCP generator control panels at a basic level - Diagnose issues found during PM and document findings clearly for clients and internal tracking Level 2: Oil & Gas / Industrial Tech Typical background: Prior diesel or gas engine mechanic experience in heavy equipment, industrial engines, or oilfield engines, with hands-on teardown and rebuild experience - Diagnose and troubleshoot gas and diesel engines, including air/fuel ratio tuning, ignition systems, and lean burn, stoichiometric, and low-emission natural gas configurations - Service electronically controlled (ADEM and other ECM-based) and mechanically controlled engines, from 3600-series down to C9 and 3300-series - Perform top-end and major overhauls, including cylinder head, crankshaft/camshaft, and common rail fuel system work - Support G3600 and G3500 application, installation, and performance work - Use Applied Failure Analysis (visual exam, wear patterns, fracture analysis) to set the repair plan - Follow a structured diagnostic method, such as the Caterpillar 7-Step Diagnostic Process or an equivalent OEM method Requirements: What you bring \ Level 1: PM/Test Tech Required: - Experience maintaining generator sets, switchgear, or similar critical power equipment - Comfort with checklist-driven maintenance and diagnosing issues found during PM - Electrical safety knowledge, including arc flash and lockout/tagout - Ability to explain the purpose and basic procedure of a load bank test Nice to have: - Cat Electric Power I and II (CEP I/II), or equivalent generator/switchgear certification - ATS Foundations Parts 1 & 2; Switchgear Basics (Low and Medium Voltage); Load Banking Class - Experience with switchgear or ATS brands common in our client base Level 2: Oil & Gas / Industrial Tech Required: Prior diesel or gas engine mechanic experience in heavy equipment, industrial engines, or oilfield engines Hands-on teardown and rebuild experience with precision measurement tools Willingness to travel for periodic training and in-territory field work Basic electrical aptitude is a plus,\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \ PI287808968
How this job compares
Set against the 1,795 open Field Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$60–90K/yr155 salary ranges
- US median$23–32/hr776 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 14 open Field Technician jobs in Arkansas and 1,795 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Field Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 5 years (970 postings).
- Education
- 89 of the 1,795 open Field Technician jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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