Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine:

Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership.  Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.
 

About the Role:

The Oil & Gas industry has relied upon Caterpillar power for decades for the toughest drilling, gas compression, production, power generation and well service applications. The Electrician Operator operates machines and tools used in manufacturing processes and resolve electrical and mechanical problems, to achieve production targets.
 

Additional Information:

Schedule: Thursday through Wednesday 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM (this may fluctuate with business demand)Sponsorship is not available for this positionThis role is based in Laurel, MontanaThis role does not offer relocationThis position requires working onsite five days a week

What You Will Do:

Performs routine component installations and maintenanceCooperate with other operators on the production line to ensure workflow stabilityReads and interprets mechanical and electrical blueprints and diagrams to select, position and secure machineryStart, stop, and load/unload engines in accordance with operating procedures and grid dispatch requirementsMonitor plant control systems (SCADA/DCS), gauges, and instrumentation to ensure parameters remain within limitsIdentify, troubleshoot, and respond to alarms, equipment malfunctions, and abnormal operating conditionsAddresses equipment failures, calibrates errors, and reports them to management in a timely mannerOperate and monitor natural gas reciprocating engines, generators, auxiliaries, and balance-of-plant systemsSets up and runs machines to implement manufacturing processes occasionally serving as the lead technicianDocument electrical operations, maintenance activities, and system readings in required logs and record books

Required Knowledge:

Working knowledge of reciprocating internal combustion engines, generators, and associated auxiliary systemsUnderstanding of natural gas fuel systems, combustion principles, and emissions controlsAbility to read and interpret P&IDs, one-line diagrams, operating procedures, and technical manualsFamiliarity with electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, and protective relays (operator-level)Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitudeAbility to follow written procedures and make sound operational decisions under pressureBasic computer skills for control systems, logging, and reporting

What Top Candidates Will Have:

5+ years of experience in power generation, industrial plant operations, or engine-driven facilities preferredExperience with natural gas reciprocating enginesCertifications and Licenses preferredOSHA safety training (LOTO, confined space, HAZCOM)Electrical switching or high-voltage safety training

Skills You Will Have:

Electrician Services: Knowledge of electrical power, lighting and control systems; ability to plan and perform electrical work for buildings, infrastructures, and equipmentStandard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiencyTechnical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operationDecision 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 judgmentEffective 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 behaviorsAccuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision

 

Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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

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:

January 21, 2026 - February 3, 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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