Mining Technology Engineer

Job summary

Support Caterpillar MineStar and autonomous mining technologies to ensure system reliability and performance for customers. Troubleshoot technical issues across software, hardware, and networking while providing on-site expertise across Western Canada.

Job details

Company: Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Join Finning Canada as a Mining Technology Engineer Are you passionate about technology, eager to learn, and excited about making a real impact in the mining industry? We're looking for a Mining Technology Engineer to join our growing team supporting advanced Caterpillar® and MineStar® technologies across Western Canada. What Makes This Opportunity Unique? This role is designed as an exceptional entry point into Finning's mining technology organization, making it ideal for: New graduates Engineers-in-Training (EITs) Early-career technology professionals Individuals looking to build a career in mining technology and autonomous systems Through structured onboarding, formal training, mentorship, and hands-on field experience, you'll develop valuable skills while working with industry-leading mining and construction technologies. Job Description: What You'll Be Doing Supporting Caterpillar® MineStar®, and autonomous mining technologies while helping customers maximize the performance, reliability, and availability of their technology systems. Troubleshooting software, hardware, networking, GPS/GNSS, and fleet management systems Working directly with customers to minimize downtime and maximize productivity Supporting autonomous mining solutions alongside multidisciplinary teams Assisting with technology implementations, upgrades, and project delivery Creating documentation, best practices, and support handovers Traveling to customer sites across Western Canada to provide technical expertise What We're Looking For You are someone who: Has a strong desire to learn and grow professionally Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments Adapts quickly to changing priorities Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability Enjoys solving technical challenges in real-world production environments Experience or knowledge in any of the following is considered an asset: Fleet Management Systems (MineStar, Wenco, Modular) Computer Networking GPS/GNSS Technology Mining Operations or Heavy Civil Construction Mine Planning Civil CAD, Vulcan, Deswik, or similar engineering software ​ Location & Travel Based in Edmonton Travel required across Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories Rotational schedule required 14x14 • Short-notice travel • Occasional night-shift coverage Why Finning? Competitive compensation Flexible benefits from Day One Pension matching Employee Share Purchase Plan RRSP options Paid vacation that grows with tenure Career growth and development opportunities 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.

What you’ll do

Support Caterpillar MineStar and autonomous mining technologies to ensure system reliability and performance for customers. Troubleshoot technical issues across software, hardware, and networking while providing on-site expertise across Western Canada.

Requirements

The role is designed for new graduates, EITs, or early-career professionals with a strong desire to learn and solve technical challenges. Experience with fleet management systems, networking, or mining operations is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits • Pension matching • Employee share purchase plan • RRSP options • Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Caterpillar Minestar
• Autonomous mining technologies
• Software troubleshooting
• Hardware troubleshooting
• Networking
• GPS/GNSS technology
• Fleet management systems
• Technical documentation
• Project delivery
• Mining operations
• Heavy civil construction
• Mine planning
• Civil CAD
• Vulcan
• Deswik
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Willingness To Learn
• Project Delivery
• Planning
• Autonomous System
• Computer Networks
• Disabilities
• Mentorship
• Operations
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Construction
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Technology Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
• Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers