Field Frac Technician

Career Area

Operations

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SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower costs of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair, certification, mechanical & rotating equipment upgrades, rapid prototyping, asset management, and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across technical and business roles worldwide.

The Field Frac Technician I installs, maintains, and repairs frac equipment such as API 6A Gate Valves, chokes, casing, and tubing heads & spools. This position requires the ability to drive a company-issued vehicle.

Starting Pay: $24.15, adjustable with experience. When 6‑to‑8 hours of field work is completed, the technician earns $45 per diem; over 8 hours, $60 per diem.

Schedule:

14 days on, 7 days off. 24/7 on‑call required. Schedule may change based on business needs.

• Prepare JSA and POWRA on job sites and perform all duties safely in accordance with SPM Oil & Gas SHE policies.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority and Management of Change.
• Safely install, remove, repair, and service equipment on a frac site, pre‑checking all equipment and processes.
• Make repairs to customer property and rental assets (e.g., valves, spools, chokes, actuators, surface equipment).
• Inspect, rebuild, operate, test, and troubleshoot equipment; recommend process or equipment adjustments to maximize quality and efficiency.
• Operate equipment and materials following OEM guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Provide technical expertise and direction to frac site supervisors and third‑party providers when needed.
• Maintain SPM Oil and Gas company‑supplied assets and site‑specific equipment as per company policy.
• Prepare accurate field service and sales orders in an organized, legible manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform independently or in a team setting.
• Available for 24‑hour call to respond to customer needs.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Perform required shop work; must be knowledgeable on shop functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 21 years of age.
• A clean driving record:
• No more than two moving violations within the last 12 months.
• No more than three moving violations in the past three years.
• Six months of related experience and/or training.
• Authorization to operate a company vehicle.

Relocation is not offered for this role.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.

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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 help customers build a better, more sustainable world.

$24.15 – $32.35

Compensation and benefits vary by job level, location, and experience.

• 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.

January 14, 2026 – January 28, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon 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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