Field Project Engineer (Gas Turbines)

Career Area: Engineering 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.

Definition Manages the planning, organization and integration of complex projects. Responsibilities •    Overseeing project processes and procedures. •    Managing all aspects of projects. Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress of project. •    Reviewing and ensuring adherence to project materials, deliverables methodologies and procedures. •    Preparing and presenting project level reporting for upper management. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes. Level Extensive Experience:  •    Helps others learn the tools and techniques for process value analysis. •    Carries out process evaluation, diagnosis, and optimization. •    Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a major process flow, its components and issues. •    Synchronizes the efforts of, and resource requirements for, several teams within a process. •    Makes the business case for new processes, including their cost-benefit ratios. •    Possesses knowledge of tools and techniques for designing and implementing new processes. Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Level Extensive Experience:  •    Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. •    Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. •    Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. •    Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. •    Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation. •    Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success before recommending a course of action. 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. Level Extensive Experience:  •    Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching. •    Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. •    Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. •    Communicates well downward, upward, and outward. •    Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. •    Maintains focus on the topic at hand. Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. Level Working Knowledge:  •    Develops basic persuasive arguments. •    Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions. •    Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence. •    Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information. •    Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.