Repair/Rebuild Planner

Finning

$80K — $100K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in technical service, repair, or warranty environments
  • Strong mechanical and technical knowledge (Caterpillar equipment preferred)
  • Proven experience in estimating and project coordination
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial and business acumen

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer intake and case management for accurate scoping and estimates
  • Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams
  • Manage scope changes, budgets, and schedules to ensure satisfaction
  • Develop detailed repair scopes based on technical documentation
  • Build accurate estimates and work breakdown structures
  • Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues
  • Track backlog and communicate updates to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Camp-based rotation (14 days on, 14 days off) for work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment and technology
  • Collaborative, safety-focused environment where expertise is valued
Full Job Description
Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly collaborative Rebuild / Repair Planner to join our Service Operations team in Fort McKay. This is a senior-level role responsible for managing complex repair and rebuild scopes, developing estimates and quotes, and overseeing end-to-end service delivery within the shop environment.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers-owning the full customer experience while working closely with internal teams to ensure repairs are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with service excellence standards.

Location: Fort McKay, Alberta
Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off rotation
Shift: 12-hour days

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Customer & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead customer intake and case management, ensuring accurate scoping and high-quality estimates and quotes
  • Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams
  • Provide ongoing communication on repair status, timelines, and solutions
  • Manage scope changes, budgets, and schedules while maintaining strong customer satisfaction
  • Deliver post-repair follow-up to ensure a positive customer experience

Planning, Estimating & Project Management
  • Develop detailed repair scopes using machine history, warranty data, and technical documentation
  • Build accurate estimates, quotes, and work breakdown structures
  • Define timelines, resource requirements, and key milestones for repairs/rebuilds
  • Lead pre-, mid-, and post-job planning sessions with service teams
  • Monitor progress and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track
  • Identify risks and provide recommendations aligned with customer needs and warranty considerations

Operational Excellence
  • Ensure compliance with service processes, policies, and quality standards
  • Track backlog and communicate updates clearly to stakeholders
  • Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate across departments including Service, Product Support, and Sales


What You Bring
  • 5-8 years of experience in technical service, parts, repair, or warranty environments
  • Strong mechanical and technical knowledge (Caterpillar equipment/engines preferred)
  • Proven experience in estimating, quoting, and project coordination
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders (internal and external)
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong financial and business acumen


Assets
  • Blue Seal Certification
  • Project Management training or PMP designation
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar systems


Key Competencies
  • Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions
  • Drives Results: Executes with urgency and accountability
  • Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and functions
  • Courage: Addresses challenges directly and constructively
  • Innovation: Continuously seeks improvements in service delivery and processes


Why Join Us
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Camp-based rotation (14x14) supporting work-life balance
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment and technology
  • A collaborative, safety-focused environment where your expertise is valued


If you're a results-driven professional with strong technical and customer-facing experience looking for a dynamic, high-impact role-apply today.

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