Electrical Inspector - Drills and Shovels

Finning•Fort McMurray, AB

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Finning Canada is seeking an Electrical Inspector in Fort McMurray 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.

Requirements

Seasoned Electrician or P.Eng with significant electrical experience or with appropriate mining experience
Experience in a customer service role
Electric Rope Shovel equipment knowledge
Siemens PLC and Motor Drive experience
Mining background and experience
Mechanical aptitude
Electrical aptitude
Caterpillar equipment knowledge
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
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 Fort McMurray with occasional work in B.C or Saskatchewan when required (<10%).
Must be able to work a 14x14 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

Responsibilities

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.
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