Mining Performance Engineer

• Optimize customer mining operations through technical support, equipment insights, and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Work closely with customer operations, mine planning, and maintenance teams to ensure effective integration of CAT equipment and technologies.
• Plan and execute on‑site performance studies with a strong focus on safety, accurate data collection, and professional customer engagement.
• Analyze study results and prepare high‑quality technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including RFP support.
• Provide technical guidance for fleet planning, equipment selection, and cost‑per‑tonne optimization.
• Coordinate with Product Managers to deliver efficient, cost‑effective customer solutions.
• Manage and reconcile budgets related to scale assets, including invoicing and expense tracking.

• Complete machine application and performance studies at customer sites.
• Build engineered scale pads and install/calibrate mobile mining scales.
• Collaborate with customer engineering, technical, operations, and dispatch teams to define study objectives.
• Collect competitive equipment intelligence to support Finning’s market strategy.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and business cases for performance study assets.
• Perform scale maintenance and calibrations in coordination with the OEM.
• Identify and mitigate safety risks while meeting customer and Finning standards.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment, contractors, and stakeholder engagement for field studies.

• Analyze payloads, body configurations, placement, GVW, and compliance with 10/10/20 guidelines.
• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports for internal review and customer delivery.
• Present findings to stakeholders and address technical questions.
• Compare competitive equipment data to demonstrate CAT performance advantages.
• Share insights with Caterpillar product management and engineering teams.
• Integrate study conclusions into Finning and Caterpillar marketing strategies.

• Conduct simulations using Caterpillar proprietary tools and engineering software.
• Interpret customer technical data to create use‑case models and economic frameworks for major proposals.
• Ensure consistency of data and messaging across submissions in collaboration with marketing.
• Produce polished, analytical reports suitable for all levels of leadership.

• Undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta, B.C., and Saskatchewan.
• Minimum 4 years in a technical role; mining or heavy civil construction experience is an asset.
• Minimum 1.5 years of experience working in an active mine environment.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, maintenance practices, and equipment applications.
• Solid knowledge of Caterpillar mining equipment, Caterpillar Technologies, and GPS/GNSS‑based systems.
• Familiarity with major mining dispatch systems (MineStar, Wenco, Modular, Jigsaw).
• Knowledge of mining operational and performance technologies used in large‑scale operations.
• Understanding of mine planning concepts; experience with CAD/CAM, SolidWorks, Vulcan, Deswik, RPMGlobal, or similar tools (asset).
• Strong analytical skills, including economic evaluation and discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling.
• Understanding of commercial drivers and the ability to contribute to decisions in complex or high‑stakes scenarios.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Experience with proprietary mining and fleet management software platforms.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading technical or operational projects.
• Travel required for this role.

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