at JA Riggs Tractor Co dba Riggs Cat in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Riggs CATDescription:
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
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
