Company:Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:1Worker Type:PermanentPosition Overview:The Reliability Engineer provides technical leadership to improve fleet performance and support business objectives through asset management, reliability analysis, and maintenance optimization. The role evaluates equipment condition, develops reliability standards, and drives initiatives that enhance fleet utilization, reduce total cost of ownership, and improve customer satisfaction. This position collaborates with field operations, service teams, internal rental personnel, and equipment manufacturers to ensure effective decision-making and continuous improvement across the rental fleet.Job Description:This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of the rental fleet by analyzing equipment failures, identifying root causes, and implementing maintenance and continuous improvement strategies. This role works closely with rental and service operations teams to reduce downtime, optimize asset life, and ensure equipment is protected, dependable, and ready for customer use.Product Reliability and Fleet PerformanceInvestigation and reporting on equipment failures, identifying root cause and corrective actions to mitigate future fleet impactsDevelop and Manage Field Test Evaluations on alternative Fluids and Components to extend component life and reliability of Generators, Compressors and other Rental Equipment.



Responsible to also lead any Caterpillar or OEM Field Follow Programs.Manage the Quality Control Test and Inspection Procedure for Compressed Air HosesTrack and Assist Rental Coordinators with Corrective Action Support when Field Issues are identified by Condition Monitoring Software to minimize downtime and field swapsPerform special projects as required to support fleet uptimeTechnical ResourceSupport the Equipment Selection and Readiness Prep process for Remote Location Rental Application and Used De-fleetingReview and Action Equipment Service Letters and associated OEM product improvements recommendationsProvide Equipment Health & Performance Reporting on the Fleet in relation to KPI'sManage Fleet Telematics Software ensuring equipment data is available to monitor fleet health, performance, location and remote location functionsProcess ImprovementsEvaluate and Collaborate with Finning Branches on Yard Space, Tooling, Capacity and Capability required to support Shop and Field ActivitiesEngage with External Vendors to Provide needed field and shop support services to maintain the rental fleet as requiredSupport the Selection and Enhancement of Fleet Software Tracking Tools to Improve Efficiency of Maintenance Program ExecutionProvide Parts Support to ensure minimum maintenance and repair turn-around time to achieve minimum return-to-rent ready time in shops and maximize uptime on field projects, including sourcing alternate vendors for parts,



and working with Cat on supply constraintsEducation & ExperiencePost-secondary Education in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering (preferred)Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification also consideredMinimum 5 years' experience in an industrial environment desiredExperience with CAT equipment and software would be an assetMechanical or Electrical aptitude with Large Generators, Air Compressors or similar equipment would be an assetExperience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) would be an assetProficiency in MS Office packagesAccuracy in work and strong attention to detailsTime management, prioritization, and independent problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities to effectively manage risk to the businessAt 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 notdiscriminate 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.

📌 Reliability Engineer (Edmonton)
🏢 Finning
📍 Edmonton