Electric Power Service Training Instructor

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Service Training Consultant to join our Global Dealer Training team, responsible for delivering high-impact technical learning experiences that strengthen dealer capability, improve service quality, and support customer success worldwide. The role of the training consultant is to support the development of dealer and customer capability across Caterpillar’s electric power systems, including generator sets, controls, and integrated power solutions.

In this role, you will deliver high-impact technical training that enables our global dealer network to safely and effectively support Cat® electric power products. You will play a key role in strengthening service excellence, improving system reliability, and supporting customers in critical power applications. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who is passionate about developing others, translating complex engineering concepts into practical training, and supporting Caterpillar’s global dealer network.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver instructor-led technical training to Caterpillar dealers and internal audiences across multiple product platforms and systems
• Facilitate course delivery covering Electric Power systems, product and solutions.
• Lead classroom, hands-on, and virtual training sessions to support global learners

Generator Controls & Power Systems Expertise

• Provide specialized instruction on:
  • Generator control systems (e.g., ECS controllers), including configuration, HMI interfaces, and diagnostics
  • Applied Failure Analysis (AFA), including root cause identification and failure modes
  • Mechanical and electrical systems troubleshooting across Caterpillar equipment
• Serve as a technical resource to support dealer service operations and product understanding
• Train on industrial communication protocols used in power systems (CAN, ModBus, Ethernet-based systems)
• Support understanding of integrated power systems and control architectures
• Support root cause analysis efforts to improve product reliability and dealer service capability

Assessment & Continuous Improvement/Capability Building

• Conduct technical assessments to validate knowledge and hands-on skills of dealer technicians
• Deliver structured feedback to enhance technician capability and operational performance
• Support continuous improvement of training programs through learner insights and field feedback

Dealer Support & Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, product groups, and global dealer stakeholders to identify training needs
• Support new product introduction (NPI) initiatives through targeted technical training delivery
• Promote best practices in safety, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of power systems
• Requires travel to Global Dealer Learning training centers, dealerships and customer sites worldwide to teach specific courses

Curriculum & Content Development

• Support the design of technical training materials aligned with Caterpillar engineering standards and product documentation
• Customize training solutions based on dealer needs and product updates
• Create technical content covering electrical fundamentals, system integration, and controls
• Incorporate real-world failure scenarios and field insights into training content

Project Leadership

• Assist the Learning Center Manager in developing proposals and budgets for service training projects.
• Serve as project/product leader when a team effort is required for project completion.
• Negotiates with approved suppliers to obtain goods and services required to complete approved projects.

• Advise and assist in the planning, development, coordination and production of all assigned service training requirements.

What Skills You Will Have:

Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.

Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Consulting: Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.

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.

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.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Training Operations: Knowledge of training processes and procedures; ability to implement training related tasks and programs to ensure smooth daily and strategic training operations.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 5+ year service experience with Power Generation
  • Preferably on Caterpillar equipment, generators, generator controls, switchgears and Energy Storage devices, etc.
• Experience in technical training, field service, or product support within heavy equipment or industrial systems
• Experience supporting dealer networks or global training programs
• Strong knowledge of engines, generators, and basic electrical systems
• Experience with Caterpillar Electric Power products (generator sets, controls, switchgear, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, etc.)
• Background in Applied Failure Analysis (AFA) and structured troubleshooting
• Instructor certification (e.g., CIAP)
• Passionate about people development with an attitude of responsibility, safety, and keeping standards high
• At ease working independently as well in teams

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Malaga
• You should submit your CV in English
• A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.​Visa/sponsorship is not available.
• This position may require up to 25% travel (domestic and international)

Base Minimum Pay:

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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