Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Driven by a focused vision of safety, customer satisfaction, mine site productivity, and lowest cost per ton, this position is responsible for the shared success of Finning and our customers. With a focus on improving the performance of Caterpillar Mining Products. You will undertake and lead improvement projects to improve physical availability, productivity and reduce the overall cost per ton. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to leading edge technology, apply technical and leadership skills in a fast paced and dynamic environment, and interface with key business units across our customers sites to deliver value. Apply today! For this position, the expected salary range is between $120,000 - $135,000 annually. This range reflects our commitment to providing competitive compensation that aligns with industry standards and your qualifications. Please note that the actual salary offer will be based on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and fit for the role. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, and this salary range is designed to support that commitment. Job Description: Major Job Functions: Act as the Finning ambassador and focal point at our key customer mine sites. Enhance customer experience, improve communication, site-wide efficiency, and champion the implementation of new technologies and opportunities. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders both pro-actively and systematically, to promote product health and performance. Focus on: Implementing technologies and initiatives to improve equipment and mine system performance, mine efficiency, and reducing cost per ton. Lead Understands the internal and external customer demands and acts on that information. Champions the customer expectations and develops innovative solutions to meet them, using internal resources as required. The position often confronts complex issues or problems which require careful analysis and diagnosis. This position may modify existing approaches or develop new solutions. This position sets priorities and establishes a work plan to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results. Impacts key quality goals including machine mechanical availability, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, equipment management, efficiency, cost savings, mine site KPI achievement, etc. Equipment and Mine System Performance Partner with Caterpillar’s representative to bring Finning, CAT and customer resources together to improve or sustain specific equipment performance KPI’s, i.e. physical availability, mechanical availability and productive performance of Cat mining equipment. Co-develop, implement, and manage product support and equipment management processes at site. Responsible for aligning Finning and customer metrics, including coordination of product problem resolution at the mine site. This position acts as a consultant to customer operations as well as executive management, advising strategic direction for proper equipment selection, product problem management and equipment management activities. The position works with Finning, Caterpillar and the customer to deliver the agreed upon metrics for the site. Relationships Establish and maintain high-level relationships with business decision makers and subject matter experts. Develop, implement and manage a relationship strategy for all functional areas (touch points). Accountable for representing Finning with customers. The SPM ensures that Finning and Caterpillar maintain positive relationships with the customer within the framework of the operating structure including operations, engineering, maintenance, executive, technology, procurement, etc. (as required). Background and Personal Traits Must have the ability to connect and build trust with others, internally and externally, with the appropriate influence and ability to resolve differences at Finning, Caterpillar and customer operational level. Must have strong communication skills with the understanding and knowledge to communicate to the right people and parties at the right level when needed. Must have ability & knowledge to understand mining cost per ton factors. Must work with and set priorities for self and for the work team without day-to-day direct supervision. Confident acting as the key point of contact at customer sites and implementing/supporting new technologies such as: MineStar suite of products, CUBIQ, app developments, production studies and creation of real-time KPI dashboards. Minimum 2 years of on-site oil sands mining experience in a technical or operations role Experience in project management with understanding of processes to successfully implement projects Experience in change management with implementing projects Proven problem solver who can deliver on all project phases without direct supervision The successful candidate has a good understanding of best practices for mine equipment dispatching and maintenance practices Experienced with various office programs MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the business unit to take specific actions Qualifications Minimum 4 years experience in a technical role with a focus on providing solutions for customers with Post-secondary education in fields such as: Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering OR Minimum 10 years experience in mining or construction operations or maintenance with an in depth knowledge of computers and mining/heavy civil construction technology and maintenance processes 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 Us Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides 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. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada. OUR DIVISIONS Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.
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