Service Planner

Finning

$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in equipment service, parts, warranty, or maintenance planning.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with heavy equipment repair processes.
  • Experience in developing estimates and service plans.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and management software.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the repair process.
  • Gather customer requirements and establish scopes of work.
  • Prepare accurate estimates for repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Communicate project timelines and updates to customers.
  • Manage service and warranty-related requests from initiation to completion.
  • Develop detailed work plans and coordinate with service teams.
  • Track repair progress and proactively address potential issues.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading Caterpillar dealer with a strong reputation.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale repair projects.
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety and collaboration.
  • Consistent 7x7 rotational schedule for excellent work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Company:
Finning Canada

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
Location: Fort McKay, AB
Shift: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Permanent Full-Time

Job Description:

What You'll Do

Customer & Project Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the repair and rebuild process.
  • Gather customer requirements and establish detailed scopes of work.
  • Prepare accurate estimates and quotations for repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Communicate timelines, project updates, and repair status to customers.
  • Manage service and warranty-related requests from initiation to completion.
  • Resolve customer concerns and identify practical solutions to keep projects on track.
  • Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Service Planning & Coordination
  • Develop detailed work plans, repair milestones, and resource requirements.
  • Review machine history, warranty information, service records, and technical documentation to support repair planning.
  • Coordinate with service supervisors, technicians, parts teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful execution of work.
  • Participate in pre-job, mid-job, and post-job reviews.
  • Track repair progress and proactively address issues that may impact timelines or performance.
  • Communicate backlog, priorities, and project status to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying lessons learned and opportunities for enhanced service delivery.

Collaboration
  • Work closely with Service, Product Support, Sales, Parts, Warranty, and Administrative teams.
  • Act as the voice of the customer throughout the repair process.
  • Build strong working relationships across Finning's network to support efficient movement of equipment and components.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in equipment service, repair, parts, warranty, maintenance planning, or related industries.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of heavy equipment repair processes.
  • Experience developing estimates, quotations, and service plans.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and business management software.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Caterpillar equipment, engines, and components.
  • Previous experience in mining, heavy equipment, construction, or industrial maintenance environments.
  • Blue Seal Certification considered an asset.
  • Project Management (PMP) training or certification considered an asset.
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar customer relationship management systems.

What Will Make You Successful
  • Strong customer focus and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage complex repair projects from start to finish.
  • Sound business and financial acumen.
  • Confidence working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to service excellence.

Why Join Finning?
  • Industry-leading Caterpillar dealer with a strong reputation in the mining and heavy equipment sectors.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale equipment repair and rebuild projects.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety, collaboration, and career development.
  • Consistent 7x7 rotational schedule, providing excellent work-life balance.


If you're a mechanically minded professional who enjoys customer interaction, planning complex repair projects, and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep our customers moving forward.

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