Rotating Equipment Specialist

Finning International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile tool allowance

Company matching RRSP

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking a Rotating Equipment Specialist to provide technical leadership for rotating equipment across customer operations. You will develop maintenance and replacement strategies to maximize reliability and lifecycle cost efficiency, collaborating with Condition Monitoring and field teams.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years with rotating equipment in gas compression or power generation, extensive knowledge of Caterpillar engines, and strong troubleshooting and data-interpretation

Qualifications

• Rotating equipment expertise with 8+ years in gas compression or power generation.
• Red Seal Journeyperson certification in Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar engines and major OEMs.
• Experience with gas turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, turbo-expanders, and power systems equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis and reliability improvements.
• Ability to interpret equipment performance data and translate insights into recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support for rotating equipment across customer operations
• Develop maintenance, repair, and component replacement strategies to optimize reliability and lifecycle costs
• Partner with Condition Monitoring teams to validate insights and identify performance improvement opportunities
• Support field teams and supervisors with troubleshooting, repair oversight, and technical guidance
• Serve as the subject matter expert on rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, expanders, fans, and gearboxes
• Collaborate with sales teams to support CVA growth, customer presentations, and contract development
• Analyze equipment health data and identify opportunities for predictive maintenance and digital solutions
• Build long-term customer relationships focused on reliability, availability, and operational excellence

Skills

Rotating equipment experience

Caterpillar engines knowledge

Troubleshooting & RCA

Data interpretation & recommendations

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Rotating equipment health analysis

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson certification (Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright)

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Position Overview: Are you a technical expert in rotating equipment with deep experience in gas compression and power generation? Do you thrive on solving complex equipment challenges, influencing maintenance strategies, and helping customers maximize reliability and performance? Join Finning as a Rotating Equipment Specialist (RES) and become the trusted advisor behind the successful delivery of Customer Value Agreements (CVAs). In this highly visible role, you'll combine technical expertise, customer engagement, and strategic planning to help customers reduce total cost of ownership while maximizing uptime and equipment performance.

Job Description:

• Provide technical leadership and support for rotating equipment across customer operations
• Develop maintenance, repair, and component replacement strategies that optimize reliability and lifecycle costs
• Partner with Condition Monitoring teams to validate insights and identify performance improvement opportunities
• Support field teams and supervisors with troubleshooting, repair oversight, and technical guidance
• Serve as the subject matter expert on rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, expanders, fans, and gearboxes
• Collaborate with sales teams to support CVA growth, customer presentations, and contract development
• Analyze equipment health data and identify opportunities for predictive maintenance and digital solutions
• Build long-term customer relationships focused on reliability, availability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyperson certification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright
• 8+ years of experience maintaining and repairing rotating equipment within gas compression, power generation, and/or related industries is an asset
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar engines and equipment, along with experience supporting other major OEM products
• Experience with gas turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, turbo-expanders, and/or power systems equipment
• Expertise in troubleshooting, root cause failure analysis, and reliability improvement strategies
• Ability to interpret equipment performance data and turn insights into actionable recommendations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer and Finning locations as required

Important Note

This is a temporary role with an anticipated end of June 2027

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.