Technical Service Representative - 797 Remanufacturing

Finning International; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada seeks two permanent, full-time Technical Service Representatives to support our 797 Remanufacturing team in Red Deer. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers maximize CAT 797s reliability, availability, and performance while supporting repair and maintenance.

You will conduct technical audits, coordinate parts and service, and build strong customer relationships through site visits and regular communication.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification preferred, or equivalent heavy equipment mechanical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mining, heavy equipment, maintenance, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar equipment, mining applications, equipment maintenance practices, and reliability principles.
• Proven ability to diagnose equipment issues, analyze machine health data, and develop practical maintenance and repair recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with a commitment to continuous learning, safety, and delivering exceptional customer support.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driver's abstract.

Responsibilities

• Coach and empower employees to challenge existing practices and lead improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and employee experience.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular site visits, equipment reviews, and ongoing communication.
• Conduct technical audits, equipment assessments, and machine health evaluations to identify opportunities for reliability and performance improvements.
• Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting support, and repair recommendations to optimize equipment performance.
• Collaborate with Parts, Service, and Operations teams to coordinate resources, parts availability, and service for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Support maintenance planning, component replacement strategies, and repair execution to minimize downtime.
• Escalate critical machine-down situations and coordinate with internal stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, reporting, and machine history records.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Customer relationships

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Equivalent heavy equipment experience

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 2 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: At Finning Canada, we are seeking two permanent, full-time Technical Service Representatives (TSRs) to support our 797 Remanufacturing team in Red Deer. In this customer-focused role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers maximize equipment reliability, availability, and performance while supporting the repair and maintenance of CAT 797s. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you will identify opportunities to improve equipment health, provide technical recommendations, and support long-term maintenance planning that drives operational efficiency and reduces downtime.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do:

Champion continuous improvement by coaching and empowering employees to challenge existing practices, identify better ways of working, solve problems at the source, and lead sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and the employee experience. Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular site visits, equipment reviews, and ongoing communication. Conduct technical audits, equipment assessments, and machine health evaluations to identify reliability, maintenance, and performance improvement opportunities. Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting support, and repair recommendations to help customers optimize equipment performance and lifecycle costs. Collaborate with Parts, Service, and Operations teams to coordinate resources, parts availability, and service support for planned and unplanned maintenance activities. Support customers with maintenance planning, component replacement strategies, and repair execution to minimize downtime and achieve operational objectives. Escalate critical machine-down situations and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and customer support. Maintain accurate technical documentation, reporting, and machine history records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and service excellence.

What You’ll Bring:

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification preferred, or equivalent heavy equipment mechanical experience. Minimum 5 years of experience in mining, heavy equipment, maintenance, or a related industry. Strong knowledge of Caterpillar equipment, mining applications, equipment maintenance practices, and reliability principles. Proven ability to diagnose equipment issues, analyze machine health data, and develop practical maintenance and repair recommendations. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders. Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and adaptable with a commitment to continuous learning, safety, and delivering exceptional customer support. Valid Class 5 Driver's License with an acceptable driver's abstract.

What Does Finning Offer?

Comprehensive pension program with employer contributions Employee Share Purchase Plan with company matching Employer paid extended health, dental, and medical benefits available from day 1 This role is eligible for Finning’s Short Term Incentive Program Competitive total rewards package designed to support your financial, physical, and personal well-being 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.