Reliability Engineer

Company:Finning Canada

Number of Openings:1

Worker Type:Temporary

Position Overview:The Site Reliability Engineer for Finning Canada will be based out of D67 in Kamloops and will be supporting Teck's Highland Valley Copper site. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and data analysis on mining equipment of Finning to assist in the equipment management process. Primary focus will be on proactive diagnostic management along with managing Mining Machine product reliability and performance. The objective is to improve customer satisfaction by working with the customer’s reliability and maintenance personnel, Finning’s branch operations, Mining Equipment Management team, Caterpillar (District and Product Groups).
The Reliability Engineer is the technical support resource, with key responsibilities in supporting and monitoring the preventive maintenance program. The candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) to effectively develop relationships with internal and external customers.
If this role is of interest, please apply today!
For this position, the expected hourly rate is between $45 - $50 per hour. This range reflects our commitment to providing competitive compensation that aligns with industry standards and your qualifications.
Please note that the actual salary offer will be based on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and fit for the role. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, and this salary range is designed to support that commitment.

Job Description:

• Investigation of and reporting on equipment failures including field research and data collection within Finning and Caterpillar
• Analyze components' performance: life, durability/reliability, history
• Manage and track all service letters and updates for equipment on site
• Analyze and report equipment performance in terms of availability and other specific KPI’s
• Provide technical support to drive improvement projects
• Identify, report and support investigation, and root cause analysis on equipment failures including field research and data collection
• Periodical (monthly, quarterly, or as required) fleet reports on various technical and operational indicators
• Mining equipment condition monitoring: downloading and analyzing electronic information, contamination control/fluid analysis
• Data collection and reporting on component performance
• Monitoring and developing trend information on payload management practices
• Support and drive process improvement
• Technical support for maintenance personnel and technical problem solutions as needed
• Coordination and support for Caterpillar requests, test equipment and product improvement initiatives
• Management of Caterpillar technical information and product improvement information
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to effectively manage risk to the business
• Strong team working abilities to develop effective collaboration with peers and consistency across all sites

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary Education in Mechanical, Mining or Material Engineering
• Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an industrial environment such as mining, is desired
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to effectively manage risk to the business
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) in order to effectively develop relationships with internal and external customers
• Strong team working abilities to develop effective collaboration with peers and consistency across all sites
• Accuracy in work and strong attention to details
• Time management, prioritization and independent problem-solving skills
• Experience with CAT mining equipment, including Large Mining Machine, would be an asset
• Experience on CAT instruments: SIS2.0, Dealer Connect, TMIWEB, ET and VIMS will be an asset
• Understand equipment design, engineering drawings, design standards and specifications
• Mechanical aptitudes, including understanding of Mining Machine components (diesel engines, hydraulic systems, powertrain, pumps, cylinders, structures etc.)
• Understanding on condition monitoring including SOS
• Proficiency in MS Office packages
• Knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication methodologies

​Note:

• Temporary, full time position for 6 months
• Monday - Friday, 5x2 schedule
• This position is located at our Finning Kamloops office location

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.