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Caterpillar, Inc.

Operational Excellence Specialist

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What they do

A Field Operations Manager is responsible for field operations of a company or organization, usually installing, repairing or maintaining equipment or services in the field, often outdoors. May supervise field technicians and operatives. Assists in developing regional business plans and strategies. Helps manage budget and expenditures. Ensures quality and technical expertise required for field work are met.

$96,731 / year median in Pennsylvania

+4% projected growth

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  • PA•Waynesburg•SPM Service Center El Reno, Oklahoma time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id
R0000381900
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 SPM Oil & Gas SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, 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. About the
Role:
The Operational Excellence Specialist supports the Service Center Support Team with primary responsibility for the Field Safety and Quality Program. This role conducts onsite inspections of field work, mentors field technicians on safe and quality-focused work practices. The position is also responsible for completing and managing reports, assessments, and meetings to monitor program effectiveness, while supporting operations in the development and revision of standardized procedures for field and shop processes.
Additional Information:
This role can sit in Midland, El Reno, or Waynesburg This role is 5 days a week onsite This role does not offer sponsorship This role does not offer relocation
What You Will Do:
  • Conduct field safety and quality inspections to assess compliance with applicable standards, procedures, and work practices.
  • Deliver field training and support onboarding for newly hired field technicians.
  • Mentor field personnel to promote consistent, safe, and quality-focused work practices aligned with applicable process documentation.
  • Complete, review, and analyze reports to identify trends, issues, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Organize and facilitate meetings to develop solutions that support continuous improvement across field and shop operations.
  • Identify and support opportunities to standardize and optimize field and shop processes and procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure field safety, quality, and operational needs are met.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Have:
Problem Solving:
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Quality Management System (QMS): Knowledge of Quality Management System's (QMS) functions, features, and capabilities; ability to design, implement, test, and maintain Quality Management Systems to consistently meet customer requirements and regulatory compliances.
Decision 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 judgment.
Effective 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 behaviors. Accuracy and Attention to
Detail:
Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Top Candidates will
Have:
Oil and Gas experience Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Field Inspection Experience Summary Pay Range:
$28.70
  • $43.
10 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.
Posting Dates:
August 25, 2026
  • August 31, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. About Us There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built. Read More Follow Us Caterpillar Global Data Privacy Statement © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.