Full-Time Heavy Equipment Technician
Job Description
Make your mark while you grow your career! As the first line of support, Heavy Equipment Technicians are an integral member of Canadian Natural’s Mining team. You will directly support mine maintenance goals and objectives at our Albian Mine. In this role, you will collaborate with and work alongside field and shop maintenance crews to ensure that all heavy equipment is optimized and maintained. You will utilize your heavy-duty mechanical experience to focus on the maintenance requirements for designated heavy equipment including Haul Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, Excavators and other support equipment.
- Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands Site
- Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 off, 7 nights on, 7 off, 12-hour shifts (Wednesday start)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: April 22, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and clean heavy equipment as assigned
- Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports
- Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement
- Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders
- Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements
- Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance
- Actively participate in continuous improvement and our safety management system
What You Bring to the Role:
- 5+ years of working on mining equipment, specifically supporting off road heavy equipment
- Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson Certificate Off/On Road in Alberta with an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Basic understanding of computer based Mine Maintenance Planning Programs and Microsoft Office suite
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- May be eligible for additional premiums
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- First class camp facilities
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!
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