Job Description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)Launch Your Engineering Career with Finning Canada: 4- or 8-Month Co-op | Edmonton or Calgary (Site-Based Rotation)

Finning Canada is looking for curious, hands-on, and data-driven engineering students to join us as a Reliability Engineering Intern (Mining Equipment). This is your opportunity to gain real-world experience on some of the largest mining equipment in the world while working alongside experienced Reliability Engineers.
You’ll be based out of Edmonton or Calgary, with on-site work in the Wood Buffalo region at CNUL Albian Mine and CNRL Horizon. This role follows a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation, with flights and camp accommodations fully provided—giving you valuable site exposure while maintaining balance.

What You’ll Experience

In this role, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute to real engineering work that impacts equipment performance and reliability You will:

• Work directly with Reliability Engineers on active mining operations

• Build hands-on experience with Caterpillar heavy equipment

• Apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges

• Develop your skills in data analysis, diagnostics, and performance optimization

• Gain exposure to industry-leading tools, systems, and technical training

What You’ll Be Doing

⚙️ Planning and Assembly of 7495 Mining Shovel (90%)

• Assemble drawing/job packages for trades (Mechanics, Welders and Electricians)

• Perform site safety inspections

• Monitor project consumables and aid in ordering

• Create daily progress reports

• Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks and documentation

• Update drawing and picture libraries

• Assist in production study of assembled machine

• Assist in commissioning of assembled machine

• Compile documents for turn over to client

🤝 Customer & Team Collaboration (5%)

• Support continuous improvement (CI) projects with technical data

• Collaborate with engineers, technical teams, and site stakeholders

• Gain exposure to customer-facing engineering support

🚀 Process Improvement (5%)

• Help identify improvement opportunities using data insights

• Support product and equipment improvement initiatives with Caterpillar

What You Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical or Electrical or Mining Engineering degree

• Returning to studies after your work term

• Interest in heavy equipment, mining operations, or reliability engineering

• Basic understanding of mechanical systems (engines, hydraulics, powertrain)

• Strong analytical mindset and willingness to learn

• Familiarity with MS Office (Excel is a plus)

Why This Role Stands Out:

• ✅ Hands-on site experience in one of Canada’s largest mining regions

• ✅ Work with world-class Caterpillar equipment

• ✅ Paid travel + camp accommodations provided

• ✅ 7/7 rotation for structured work-life balance

• ✅ Build highly transferable skills in data, diagnostics, and reliability engineering

• ✅ Strong foundation for a future career in mining, heavy equipment, or engineering consulting

If you’re looking to turn your classroom knowledge into real impact, gain valuable field experience, and work on massive, complex equipment, this is the internship for you.

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.