Mining Technology Engineer
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Mining Technology Engineer supporting Caterpillar MineStar and autonomous mining technologies across Western Canada, providing on-site technical expertise, troubleshooting, and customer support.
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Join Finning Canada as a Mining Technology EngineerAre 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-pacedenvironments
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 required14x14 • 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.
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