Reliability Engineering Intern (Mining Equipment)
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Job Location:
Fort McMurray - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company:
Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:
1Worker Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)Position Overview:
Launch Your Engineering Career with Finning Canada: 4- or 8-Month Co-op Edmonton or Calgary (Site-Based Rotation)Finning Canada is looking for curious hands-on and data-driven engineering students to join us as a Reliability Engineering Intern (Mining Equipment). This is your opportunity to gain real-world experience on some of the largest mining equipment in the world while working alongside experienced Reliability Engineers.
Youll be based out of Edmonton or Calgary with on-site work in the Wood Buffalo region at CNUL Albian Mine and CNRL Horizon. This role follows a 7-days-on 7-days-off rotation with flights and camp accommodations fully providedgiving you valuable site exposure while maintaining balance.
Job Description:
What Youll Experience
In this role you wont just observeyoull contribute to real engineering work that impacts equipment performance and reliability. You will:
Work directly with Reliability Engineers on active mining operations
Build hands-on experience with Caterpillar heavy equipment
Apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges
Develop your skills in data analysis diagnostics and performance optimization
Gain exposure to industry-leading tools systems and technical training
What Youll Be Doing
Planning and Assembly of 7495 Mining Shovel (90%)
Assemble drawing/job packages for trades (Mechanics Welders and Electricians)
Perform site safety inspections
Monitor project consumables and aid in ordering
Create daily progress reports
Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks and documentation
Update drawingand picture libraries
Assist in production study of assembled machine
Assist in commissioning of assembled machine
Compile documents for turn over to client
Customer & Team Collaboration (5%)
Support continuous improvement (CI) projects with technical data
Collaborate with engineers technical teams and site stakeholders
Gain exposure to customer-facing engineering support
Process Improvement (5%)
Help identify improvement opportunities using data insights
Support product and equipment improvement initiatives with Caterpillar
What You Bring:
Currently enrolled in a Mechanical or Electrical or Mining Engineering degree
Returning to studies after your work term
Interest in heavy equipment mining operations or reliability engineering
Basic understanding of mechanical systems (engines hydraulics powertrain)
Strong analytical mindset and willingness to learn
Familiarity with MS Office (Excel is a plus)
Why This Role Stands Out:
Hands-on site experience in one of Canadas largest mining regions
Work with world-class Caterpillar equipment
Paid travel camp accommodations provided
7/7 rotation for structured work-life balance
Build highly transferable skills in data diagnostics and reliability engineering
Strong foundation for a future career in mining heavy equipment or engineering consulting
If youre looking to turn your classroom knowledge into real impact gain valuable field experience and work on massive complex equipment this is the internship for you.
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.
Required Experience:
Intern
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
