Electrical Inspector - Drills and Shovels

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Finning Canada is seeking an Electrical Inspector in British Columbia to support customer‑owned Electric Rope Shovels and enhance the performance and maintenance of mining equipment in alignment with Caterpillar OEM standards and specifications. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships, conducting scheduled customer visits, and resolving customer concerns. The position also plays a key role in forecasting and supporting future customer requirements to ensure optimal equipment reliability and satisfaction.

Note: The job is based in British Columbia supporting Hard Rock and Coal mine sites.

What we can offer you:
· Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
· Career advancement and training opportunities
· Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
· Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
· For this position, the expected base salary range is between $110,000 and $125,000 annually and an annual performance bonus.

Job Description:

Major Job Functions:

• Based on technical audits of the machine, the Electrical Inspector will make recommendations to the customer on what components will need to be changed.

• Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve shovel downtime as quickly as possible.

• Minimize downtime and maintain production requirements as scheduled.

• Responsible for scheduling customer visits, setting agendas and writing reports.

• Send technical analysis to the customers and provide the customer with recommended service options.

• Liaison with Finning Parts Department to have the necessary parts delivered to the Mining customers.

• Must develop and maintain open lines of communication with all supportive departments.

Accountability:

• Ensure analysis and maintenance/repair recommendations are provided to appropriate groups in a timely manner

• Provide solutions in a timely manner

• Recommendation of safety solutions

• Rapid escalation to the appropriate individuals and/ or groups of any machine down situations

• Ensure that 80% of time is customer-facing

• Machine availability

Mandatory (Must-Have) Skills:

• Seasoned Electrician or P.Eng with significant electrical experience or with appropriate mining experience

• Experience in a customer service role

• Electric Rope Shovel and/or Rotary Blast Drill knowledge

• Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC and Motor Drive experience

• Mining background and experience

• Mechanical aptitude

• Electrical aptitude

• Caterpillar equipment knowledge (Non-Mandatory or Nice to have skill)

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills including verbal and written

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Contribute positively to a quality team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment

• A high attention to detail

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Self-starter and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

Additional Information regarding the role:

• Must be able to work in other regions occasionally when workload dictates

• Must be able to stay in camp on customer site when required

• Job is based in British Columbia supporting Hard Rock and Coal mine sites

• Must be able to work a 7X7 shift work rotation.

• Must be able to work from heights

• Must be able to work outside for extended amounts of time

• Must be able to gain access to Oilsands mine sites

• Drivers Abstract:  This offer is contingent on a satisfactory review of your driver's abstract which may be obtained at any local registry branch and the cost of this document will be your responsibility.  You are required to maintain a valid driver's license at all times and agree to provide an annual driver's abstract.  If at any time your driver's license is revoked or restricted, you are required to immediately inform the Company

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.