Mining Reliability Engineer (Onsite)
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Job Location:
Fort McMurray - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company:
Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:
1Worker Type:
PermanentPosition Overview:
Position: Mining Reliability Engineer (Onsite)Location: Fort McMurray AB MondayFriday (5x2) Full-Time Permanent
The Mining Reliability Engineer for Finning Canada will be based at designated sites in Fort McMurray and will play a key role in delivering technical support and data-driven insights for Caterpillar and Finning contract mining equipment.
This position is focused on enhancing equipment management through proactive reliability and performance support working collaboratively with customer reliability and maintenance teams branch operations the Mining Equipment Management team and Caterpillar.
In addition to strong analytical and problem-solving skills experience with mobile mining equipmentsuch as haul trucks hydraulic shovels and dozersis essential. The successful candidate will leverage this expertise to identify reliability risks optimize maintenance strategies and improve overall fleet performance in demanding mining environments.
Why Finning
At Finning you will be part of a team that values innovation collaboration and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies and contribute to projects that shape the future of mining reliability. This role offers a unique blend of field engagement technical leadership and strategic influence.
Whats in It for You
Competitive salary annual performance bonus regional wage allowance
Comprehensive benefits from day one
Matching pension & share purchase plans
RRSP & TFSA options
Paid vacation that grows with your service
We recognize top talentand reward it accordingly.
Job Description:
Equipment Reliability and Optimization (30%)
Monitor equipment performance and analyze data to identify trends failures and bottlenecks.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to improve reliability.
Lead investigations into excessive downtime and drive corrective actions.
Review component failure data to support site-level improvements.
Maintenance Strategy Development (20%)
Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance plans using FMEA insights.
Support condition-based monitoring and reliability improvement initiatives.
Lead projects aimed at enhancing PA MA MTBF and MTTR metrics.
Data Analysis and Reporting (20%)
Analyze KPIs and generate reports with actionable insights.
Maintain data integrity in CMMS and create dashboards using tools like SAP Maximo or Power BI.
Leverage MineStar VIMS S-O-S and inspection data to guide reliability decisions.
Collaboration and Communication (15%)
Act as the on-site reliability liaison for customer and Finning teams.
Coordinate with OEMs and internal stakeholders on technical support and warranty matters.
Support autonomy-related reliability efforts and customer process improvements.
Spare Parts and Inventory Management (10%)
Ensure availability of critical spares and track component performance.
Collaborate with Fleet Analysts to benchmark and improve component life.
Provide data for Caterpillar initiatives and product improvements.
Support and Project Execution (5%)
Assist with equipment commissioning and ensure compliance with reliability standards.
Manage lifecycle strategies from acquisition to decommissioning.
Education and Experience Required
Minimum 57 years of technical experience in mining reliability or maintenance with a proven ability to influence outcomes.
A post-secondary degree in Mining Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (.) registration in Alberta or British Columbia is an asset.
Hands-on experience with mobile mining equipment such as haul trucks hydraulic shovels and dozers including reliability analysis and maintenance optimization.
Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of mining machine components including diesel engines hydraulics powertrain systems and structural elements.
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings design standards and specifications.
Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques including SOS fluid analysis.
Understanding of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
Skilled in data analysis and reporting using CAT tools such as SIS2.0 Dealer Connect TMIWEB ET and VIMS.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong attention to detail time management and independent problem-solving abilities.
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 notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical 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.
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About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more
