Offshore Gas Engine and Marine Diesel Service Technicians

Louisiana Cat

  • New Iberia, LA
  • $60,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
DescriptionPOWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CATLouisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!THE OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking experienced OFFSHORE GAS ENGINE SERVICE TECHNICIANS and MARINE DIESEL SERVICE TECNICIANS to join our Louisiana Cat operations.SCHEDULE and COMPENSATION
  • Base Location: Morgan City or New Iberia, Louisiana
  • Flexible shift work schedules are available. Technicians may work 14/14, 14/7, or another agreed-upon schedule. Technicians should expect to work 12-hour days, although workdays may be longer or shorter, depending upon assignment and need.
  • SHIFT SCHEDULE: 50+ hour shift schedule; may require working hours outside standard work schedule for customer emergency calls (specifics discussed during interview)
  • TRAVEL: Frequent travel to customer sites with overnight stays including international travel (specifics discussed during interview)
  • Compensation range is $60,000 - $120,000 yearly. The yearly range indicated is representative of the hourly rate, including typical overtime.
  • This range is based on a technician's experience, skills, education, and training. For technicians, overtime is typically calculated daily after 8 hours worked. Technicians are paid an hourly wage for each hour worked. Overtime is paid for more than 40 hours worked in a pay period.
  • Technicians are not paid during their time off or when travelling to and from home. Housing will be provided at no cost to the employee.
YOUR VALUE:
  • You will be responsible service and repairs of marine/natural gas engines & generators.
  • You will provide excellent mechanical troubleshooting & diagnostic assessments to help deliver best-in-class gas engine service repairs for our customers
  • You will analyze, troubleshoot, test and verify adjustments of marine engine & generator components to determine reusability in accordance to Caterpillar guidelines
  • You will have the tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana Cat. In walk through our Louisiana Cat doors...are the finest Service Technicians in the South.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Expert knowledge of Caterpillar natural gas engines ranging from G3300 - G3600, electrical systems, controls, etc.
  • Understanding full functionality of Adem III & Adem IV controls
  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical failure analysis
  • Fully understand the performance of Caterpillar Gas Compression engines or Marine engines and generators
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Maintain a safe and well-organized work environment with respect to co-workers and customers
  • Safely work offshore for rotational or extended period of time
  • Fill out a detailed JSA that follows Louisiana Cat standards
  • Perform all essential duties requested by Supervisor
  • Demonstrate expert troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical issues
  • Perform any scheduled or unscheduled maintenance without any technical assistance
  • Create a detailed report of initial and final conclusions
  • Provide professional customer service and effectively communicate issues or findings to customer
  • Lead a team performing Major Maintenance or Overhauls in the field (land or offshore)
  • Tune & adjust engine for proper emissions regulations and fuel efficiency
  • Efficiently utilize Cat SIS WEB & ET
  • Install Factory Passwords and Flash Files
  • Perform Engine Alignment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to chest.
  • Ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts.
  • Ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations.
  • Must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools.
  • Must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations.
  • Must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts.
  • Must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment.
  • Must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium, with occasional loudness when equipment is running.
LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS
  • Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
  • 401K Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
  • Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Credit Union
  • Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training
SAFETY IN ALL WE DO
  • We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations
  • We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations
  • All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures
  • Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.
WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT
  • We are dedicated to fostering a safe and meaningful work environment that empowers our employees and customers.
  • We are known for creating lasting partnerships, guided by our strong company values, customer experience culture and safety standards.
  • We are committed to the long-term growth and success of both our employees and customers.
  • We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day
  • We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries
  • We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana Cat
  • We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs
WHO WE ARELouisiana Cat is a growing organization focused on creating a positive impact on our employees, customers, and communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our values, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 90+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
  • Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Click here for your rights:
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  • Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.

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