Autonomous Mining Technology Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: Number of Openings: 1
Worker Type: Permanent
Position Overview: Position: Autonomous Mining Technology Specialist Fort McMurray, AB | 14x14 shift | Full-Time, Permanent
Are you ready to transform the future of mining with cutting-edge technology?
At Finning, we’re not just keeping pace with innovation—we’re driving it. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reshaping the mining industry through advanced digital solutions and a deep commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
We invest in our people, offering world-class training and development to ensure you stay ahead of the curve in mining technology. In this exciting role, you’ll take ownership of configuration management across key systems including Command, Fleet, Terrain, Site Awareness, and DSS—playing a pivotal role in optimizing operations and delivering real-world impact.
What’s in It for You
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + regional wage allowance + hours premium
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Matching pension & share purchase plans
- RRSP & TFSA options
- Paid vacation that grows with your service
We recognize top talent—and reward it accordingly.
Job Description:
- Work closely with customers, advising other technical experts, and making key decisions to optimize the use of CAT technologies at their mining sites. Ensure customers get the full value from our cutting-edge technologies.
- Assist in the implementation of software updates and hardware upgrades at customer operations to ensure they are always equipped with the latest advancements.
- Support the calibration and commissioning of new and existing equipment, ensuring it performs at its best.
- Identify and troubleshoot product issues, taking appropriate actions to repair and resolve issues in a cost-effective manner to minimize customer downtime.
- Create new and review existing documentation, providing expert feedback on internal and customer-created procedures. Contribute to process improvements.
- Responsible for the configuration management of Command, Fleet, Terrain, Site Awareness, and DSS systems.
- Support customer operational, mine planning, and maintenance teams, ensuring seamless integration and smooth operations.
- Investigate and report product failure trends and serviceability issues to ensure continuous improvement.
- Provide product and process cross-training to team members, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled team.
Qualifications:
- Good understanding of best practices for mine equipment dispatching and familiarity with major fleet management systems including MineStar, Wenco, and Modular.
- Minimum of 2 years of field experience in a technical role is preferred.
- Post-secondary education in fields such as Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering is considered an asset.
- Experience in mining operations or heavy civil construction will be an asset.
- Knowledge or experience in mine planning will be beneficial.
- GPS/GNSS Systems and Networking: Familiarity with GPS/GNSS systems and computer networking is a plus.
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.
About Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.
Autonomous Mining Technology Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: Number of Openings: 1
Worker Type: Permanent
Position Overview: Position: Autonomous Mining Technology Specialist Fort McMurray, AB | 14x14 shift | Full-Time, Permanent
Are you ready to transform the future of mining with cutting-edge technology?
At Finning, we’re not just keeping pace with innovation—we’re driving it. This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reshaping the mining industry through advanced digital solutions and a deep commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
We invest in our people, offering world-class training and development to ensure you stay ahead of the curve in mining technology. In this exciting role, you’ll take ownership of configuration management across key systems including Command, Fleet, Terrain, Site Awareness, and DSS—playing a pivotal role in optimizing operations and delivering real-world impact.
What’s in It for You
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + regional wage allowance + hours premium
- Comprehensive benefits from day one
- Matching pension & share purchase plans
- RRSP & TFSA options
- Paid vacation that grows with your service
We recognize top talent—and reward it accordingly.
Job Description:
- Work closely with customers, advising other technical experts, and making key decisions to optimize the use of CAT technologies at their mining sites. Ensure customers get the full value from our cutting-edge technologies.
- Assist in the implementation of software updates and hardware upgrades at customer operations to ensure they are always equipped with the latest advancements.
- Support the calibration and commissioning of new and existing equipment, ensuring it performs at its best.
- Identify and troubleshoot product issues, taking appropriate actions to repair and resolve issues in a cost-effective manner to minimize customer downtime.
- Create new and review existing documentation, providing expert feedback on internal and customer-created procedures. Contribute to process improvements.
- Responsible for the configuration management of Command, Fleet, Terrain, Site Awareness, and DSS systems.
- Support customer operational, mine planning, and maintenance teams, ensuring seamless integration and smooth operations.
- Investigate and report product failure trends and serviceability issues to ensure continuous improvement.
- Provide product and process cross-training to team members, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled team.
Qualifications:
- Good understanding of best practices for mine equipment dispatching and familiarity with major fleet management systems including MineStar, Wenco, and Modular.
- Minimum of 2 years of field experience in a technical role is preferred.
- Post-secondary education in fields such as Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering is considered an asset.
- Experience in mining operations or heavy civil construction will be an asset.
- Knowledge or experience in mine planning will be beneficial.
- GPS/GNSS Systems and Networking: Familiarity with GPS/GNSS systems and computer networking is a plus.
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.
About Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.
Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.
With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.
Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation. Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle. Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.
Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.