Component Reliability Analyst
About the job
- Previous experience in failure analysis.
- Proficiency in technical writing and documentation development.
- Advanced root cause analysis skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Conduct root cause analysis of component failures and document findings with detailed technical reports and photos.
- Perform failure analysis and warranty validation using Caterpillar systems, including SiSWeb, SIMSi, PSCRM, ETQ, and ERP.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including bills of materials, checklists, and service literature updates.
- Support salvage operations by assisting with tooling design, fabrication, and testing for Exchange components.
- Collaborate with OEM Technical Services, Caterpillar, and internal teams on new product implementation and process improvements.
- Maintain service literature databases and implement technical updates from Caterpillar.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and participate in hazard analysis and safety meetings.
- Review disassembled components and inspect failed parts to determine root cause.
- Capture detailed photos and notes for technical reporting.
- Update and maintain technical documentation and service literature.
- Use Caterpillar systems to validate warranty claims and record failure data.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and OEM partners.
- Support production with salvage engineering and tooling improvements.
- Participate in safety meetings and complete hazard assessments.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and submit suggestions through established systems.
- An engineering degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial discipline.
- Previous Caterpillar dealership experience.
About the company
Finning International is a global distributor of heavy equipment and related services, with a focus on Caterpillar machines. It sells new and used Caterpillar equipment, provides parts, maintenance, and repairs, and offers fleet management and rental options through an extensive service network. The company works by partnering with Caterpillar to supply and support customer operations across Canada, South America, and the United Kingdom, backed by a large parts and service ecosystem, field technicians, and financing options. Finning differentiates itself through its long-standing relationship with Caterpillar, a broad geographic footprint, a scale of parts and service availability, and decades of experience serving customers in the heavy equipment sector. Its goal is to help customers maximize uptime and productivity by delivering reliable equipment, ready parts, skilled maintenance, and after-sales support at scale.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1933
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue hit C$3.1 billion, Finning's first quarter above C$3 billion.
- Record C$3.8 billion backlog supports deliveries through 2026-2028, especially mining and power.
- Product support grew nine straight quarters, while Canada power-and-energy sales rose 63% year-to-date.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 severance costs show ongoing restructuring and management churn.
- The UK posted 5.1% Q1 adjusted EBIT margin, far below Canada and South America.
- Any Caterpillar channel dispute would cripple Finning's replacement-parts moat and dealer economics.
What makes Finning unique
- Finning is Caterpillar's largest dealer, bundling equipment, parts, rebuilds, rentals, and support globally.
- Its 1,230-square-meter Cannock Rebuild Centre deepens Cat Certified Rebuilds and lifecycle service.
- Hydraquip and John F Hunt Power extend UK product support and power-rental depth.
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Hybrid Work Options
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John F Hunt sells power business to equipment giant Finning. £50m deal will see around 150 staff move to UK arm of £5bn turnover Canadian business John F Hunt has sold its generator hire business to plant dealer Finning in a deal thought to be worth around £50m. The sale will see 145 staff, based out of six depots, move across to of Finning UK & Ireland which is part of the Canadian equipment dealer that specialises in Caterpillar machines and last year had a turnover of £5.6bn. The deal also includes Hunt's Morris Machinery business which manufactures and distributes specialist site equipment and employs around 10 people. In its last set of accounts filed at Companies House, John F Hunt Power saw turnover up 13% to £54m in the year to March 2025. But pre-tax profit was down 52% to £1.6m. The power business was set up in 1998 to provide power for tower cranes John F Hunt was hiring at the time. John F Hunt chairman John Hall said: "The business simply grew out of the necessity to provide temporary power for the tower cranes we were hiring back in the 1990s. Since those early years, the business has evolved and now offers a nationwide service with six strategically placed depots serving a broad spectrum of UK industries." He added: "I am confident that this partnership represents a natural next step in the evolution of both John F Hunt Power and Morris Machinery. By bringing together the expertise, resources and shared values of both organisations, we are creating a framework for sustainable growth, innovation and an unwavering commitment to our customers." The power business will retain the John F Hunt name although will now feature Finning branding. Mark Albiston, director of Electric Power & Engineering at Finning UK & Ireland, said: "John F Hunt Power Group has earned an outstanding reputation for industry-leading engineering, specialist expertise and gold standard customer service, making it a natural fit for Finning." The deal means the remaining part of John F Hunt, which specialises in demolition, civils work and regeneration, is expected to have a turnover of around £140m when it files it next set of accounts for the year to March 2026. No comments yet. You're not signed in.
Orkney's BDS moves to Cat pavers with Finning. Sep 29, 2026 | News BDS Plant Hire (Orkney) Ltd has turned to Finning UK & Ireland to help with its transition from Bitelli pavers to Cat machines.
See It, Drive It, Own It, with Caterpillar. Plant operator and enthusiast Ken Hatcher aka "Sprocket Man" took a day off work last week to attend the See It, Drive It, Own It, event organised by Finning UK & Ireland and hosted at Caterpillar's Customer and Training Centre in Desford, Leicestershire, and he has shared some photos from his day out. Situated at the rear of the extensive Caterpillar production facilities, the Customer and Training Centre in Desford is a dedicated area where visitors can see demonstrations of the latest Cat machines and most importantly, get "hands on" with them in a safe working environment, with equipment ranging from a 1-tonne mini excavator up to a 14/15-tonne class excavator, backhoe loaders, compact tracked loaders, wheeled loaders and ADT's. On arrival at the car park visitors are greeted by one of the original 428 backhoe loaders, which these days is located on a plinth in said car park, which was formerly home to another Caterpillar icon, a D8H dozer, it's a nice touch and relates to the heritage of the adjoining factory which has been in existence since 1952. For this event visitors were asked to register to attend, and according to Ken, there was a gathering of around 60 individuals on the day. It's a fantastic facility, and one that I used to visit on a regular basis some years ago, but I have not been back up there since Covid finished. There was plenty of kit to try out, and naturally with Ken being a backhoe loader operator for 30 years, he was drawn immediately to the flagship Cat backhoe loader the 444, Ken hasn't said much about the machine except to say he was impressed with the cab layout and nice light joystick levers, which from my last visit up there I recall, are now electro hydraulic controls. In the showroom area they presented the latest upgraded 1-tonne class 301 mini excavator, which was being shown ahead of its official launch in 2027. Visitors also had the chance to spend tie on the 275 XE compact tracked loader, which was equipped with grader attachment and GPS control. Having test drove the 265 Next Gen model last year in Cannock, I have to say I was very impressed with these latest Cat CTL's, in terms of speed, power, performance and controllability. Ken also spent time in the 302.7 the compact radius 2-tonne class mini excavator, once again praising the light joystick controls describing it a s a joy to operate. He was also super impressed with the "Stick Steer" feature which enables the operator to travel and steer the tracks using the left-hand joystick lever, a very useful feature for sure. I recall having the pleasure of test driving this model at the launch event out in Malaga in 2019 for a report in Earthovers Magazine. Ken also tried out Cat's 8-tonne class midi excavator, the 308, a very popular machine class in the UK market, however, he found the seat to be too small for him. Anyone who has engaged with Ken on the social media platforms will already know he has the same issue with his current work mount, which is a Kubota 8-tonner, if there is one thing Ken likes to do, it's finding a problem! Earthmovers Magazine can report that in the 13-tonne class 313 hydraulic excavator Ken was actually impressed with the seat and the machine in general. Rounding off this report with a nice shot of a Cat 938 wheeled loader sporting the 100 years of Cat centennial grey paintwork. Earthmovers Magazine thank Ken for sharing his images from his day out with Caterpillar and Finning UK & Ireland.
Finning International announced the pricing of $300 million in 4.231% senior unsecured notes due August 2031. The notes will rank equally with Finning's existing senior unsecured obligations, with interest payable semi-annually starting February 2027. The offering is expected to close on 12 August 2026. Proceeds will be used to repay existing debt, including approximately $180 million of 2.626% senior unsecured notes maturing in August 2026, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is being made under exemptions from Canadian prospectus requirements, with resale restrictions applying. RBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, and TD Securities are acting as joint bookrunners. Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, operating in Western Canada, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, the UK, and Ireland.
Finning International reported record second-quarter results, with revenue rising 20% year-over-year to C$3.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share increasing 21% to C$1.22. EBIT climbed 16% to C$249 million, driven by strong equipment deliveries and product-support growth. The company's equipment backlog reached C$3.8 billion, up 26% from a year earlier, with mining accounting for approximately half. Product-support revenue grew 11% for the ninth consecutive quarter, led by a 19% increase in Canada. Finning highlighted power generation as a strategic opportunity, particularly gas compression and potential data centre projects in Western Canada. Power-and-energy sales in Canada rose 63% year-to-date, whilst related backlog more than doubled. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA stood at 1.6 times at quarter-end.