Natural Gas Engine Rebuild Technician - Component Rebuild Center; CRC - PMC-Flowood

Company Name: Puckett Machinery Company

Hiring

Location:

Flowood, MS

Puckett Machinery Company is the Caterpillar® heavy equipment, rental services, and power systems dealer for central and southern Mississippi. As the industry leader in our territory with 15 locations, helping our customers succeed is our number one priority.

We are seeking a skilled Natural Gas Engine Rebuild Technician for our Component Rebuild Center (CRC) at our Flowood location. The Natural Gas Engine Rebuild Technician (CRC) is responsible for the set‑up, disassembly/ re‑assembly, overhaul, and rebuild of Caterpillar natural gas–powered industrial engines and related components. This is an intermediate level skilled trade position working independently and/or with guidance from service mentors in a shop‑based production‑style environment.

The position reports to the CRC Oil and Gas Supervisor.

Candidate must commit to a 4 on / 4 off rotating 12‑plus hour day shifts (e.g., 5:00 AM–5:30 PM, including shift transitions and overtime for production continuity).

• Perform disassembly, inspection, rebuilding and/or re‑assembly of natural gas‑powered industrial engine systems and components, including fuel systems, ignition, carburetion, turbochargers, after coolers, emissions controls, electronic systems, and hydraulics/powertrain elements in accordance with all prescribed quality and safety standards.
• Research and determine reusability of parts in accordance with published manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate the ordering of replacement parts with designated point of contact.
• Test, measure and adjust engine systems and components; identify the cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps and failure analysis (e.g., detonation, misfires, air/fuel issues).
• Setup/install, operate and remove engines and related hardware on an engine dynamometer in a test cell to perform electronic controls calibration, diagnostics, minor repairs as needed, and prepare the unit for shipping.
• Maintain a log of building progress, including detailed records of daily/ongoing stages, measurements, adjustments, issues encountered, and handover notes to ensure accurate tracking across shifts and for quality/completion verification.
• Prepare and submit detailed, complete and legible service reports of all inspection and actions performed using prescribed forms and procedures in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively on assigned work status; provide regular updates to the supervisor on progress, potential delays, completed stages, and any emerging issues to support efficient workflow and production continuity.
• Proactively identify, document, and address quality concerns during the rebuild process to ensure adherence to Caterpillar standards, prevent rework, and maintain high‑quality outcomes that meet or exceed expectations.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting in addressing customer questions and concerns thoroughly and professionally, communicating repair/rebuild status as needed, and contributing to overall customer satisfaction through reliable, high‑quality work.
• Keep supervisor regularly apprised of status of assigned work and assist in addressing customer questions and concerns.
• Maintain work area, tools, and equipment to promote a clean and safe environment.
• Maintain a professional and proper personal appearance at all times.
• Keep up to date with developments in tooling, technologies and systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Diesel engine, natural gas engine, construction equipment and/or truck engine training and certifications through accredited technical schools or relevant military experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years previous hands‑on work experience as a service technician repairing Caterpillar or competitor natural gas engines or applicable diagnostic and troubleshooting experience as a technician in an industrial or oil/gas engine repair shop. Minimum attainment of CAT level 2 diesel technician training certification and ability to demonstrate competency therein required (gas‑specific…