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.

Job title: Iron Technician

Location: Aberdeen

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?

With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. 

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Job Opportunity:

Forms an integral part of the team involved with the work scopes of SPM Oil & Gas working under the direction of the Service Delivery Team Leader.

Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner in line with SPM Oil & Gas Safety, Quality, Environmental, Operational Procedures and LEAN principles

What you will do

• All tasks are to be carried out to SPM HSE policies, procedures and lean principles.

• Report any accident, near miss or environmental issue to your Supervisor immediately.

• SPM Work Instructions/SOPS are to be followed at all times.

• Carry out all duties of an Iron Technician Trainee.

• Strip down, service, repair and inspection of general flowline equipment, Plug Valves, Swivels and Check Valves.

• Carry out Gauge, MPI and wall thickness inspection of all equipment to SPM or Customer standards.

• Complete rental loadouts from Iron Request Forms.

• Recording of serial numbers and scheduling of inspections within Asset Management Program (AMP).

• Use of SPM RFID system to check-in and identify assets.

• Always maintain a high level of housekeeping within workshop cells.

• Prioritise tasks to meet internal and external customer needs.

• Complete Forklift, Gantry Crane and Abrasive Wheels training.

• Any other duties as required by your Supervisor.

• You may be required to work offsite in the UK and overseas.

What you will have

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; works additional hours to meet goals/customer demands; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are fully committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. We expect all our employees to share that commitment and drive it forward at and out with work.

Top candidates will also have

• Good Mechanical Knowledge

• Good communication, and organisational ability

• Enthusiastic, proactive and flexible approach to work

• Driven self-starter who can work on own initiative with minimum supervision

• Ensure all work undertaken is of a high quality, to agreed targets and timescales

• Ability to manage time, prioritise workload and be able to work under pressure.

• Effective team player

• Recognize the need for change and continual improvement

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting

Posting Dates:

August 22, 2024 - August 29, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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