Heavy Duty Mechanic Subcontractor (Fort Hills)

North American Construction Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and statutory holiday pay

Night shift premium

Paid weekly

Benefits and pension after 400 hours

Transportation to site

PPE provided

Job summary

North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) to service and repair CAT/Komatsu/Hitachi equipment at our Fort Hills site. You will lead troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs while collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.

Preferred are 2+ years post Journeyman experience on large equipment and strong diagnostic skills. Alberta Journeyperson (Off Road) or Red Seal is required; Cat SIS experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post Journeyman on large Haul Trucks/Dozers/Graders/Excavators
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Capable of working with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate leadership in daily work interactions
• Valid Alberta Journeyperson Equipment Technician (Off Road) or Red Seal Journeyman (Off Road)
• Experience with Cat SIS is an asset
• Experience on safety-sensitive sites is an asset

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs on CAT/Komatsu/Hitachi equipment of all sizes
• Work with maintenance and operations peers
• Perform preventative maintenance and servicing
• Evaluate equipment performance and detect faults
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical & mechanical systems
• Test repaired equipment to manufacturer specs
• Mobilize equipment for maintenance and repair
• Develop work scopes and schedules for repairs
• Order repair parts and fill out work orders
• Mentor apprentices and other mechanics
• Follow NACG safety procedures

Skills

Diagnostic skills & troubleshooting

Leadership

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Professional work conduct

Education

Alberta Journeyperson Equipment Technician (Off Road)

Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman (Off Road)

Tools

Cat SIS

Job description

Position Scope

NACG are seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) with Service Truck (Direct Service Provider) to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region. For this role, NACG offers a competitive combined rate as well as room for growth!

Where You’ll Be Working

• Site Fort Hills
• Schedule 14 x 14, 12 hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). Days/Nights.
• Accommodations Camp is provided.
• Transportation Flights provided to/from Edmonton or Calgary only. Bussing is provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after rotation).

What’s In It for You?

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Night shift premium
• Paid weekly
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete repairs on CAT/Komatsu/Hitachi equipment of all sizes.
• Work closely with peers in both maintenance and operations.
• Preventative Maintenance and servicing of all equipment.
• Evaluate equipment performance and inspect to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Trouble shooting systems - example hydraulic, electrical & mechanical of all equipment and determine faults and extent of repair.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer specifications.
• Mobilization of equipment for maintenance and repair.
• Develop work scopes and schedules for equipment to be repaired.
• Order required repair parts, complete reports and fill out work orders.
• Teach and evaluate apprentices and mentor Mechanics.
• Follow NACG codes of practice and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Other maintenance duties as assigned.

What Makes You The ONE

• Minimum 2 years’ experience post Journeyman (Journeyperson) certification on large Haul Trucks/Dozers/Graders and Excavators.
• Possess excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and abilities.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit professional work behaviors.
• Committed to continuous learning.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in daily work interaction
• A valid Alberta Journeyperson Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman (Journeyperson) Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off Road).
• Experience with Cat SIS is an asset.
• Previous experience on a Safety Sensitive work site an asset

Truck Requirements

• Current CVIP and Picker Inspection.
• Oxygen/acetylene cabinets that meet OH&S requirements.
• Full complement of tools for repairing Off Road Equipment.
• $5 million liability insurance

Transferable Skills/Terms HET, Heavy Equipment Technician, Owner/Operator, Independent Contractor, Field Mechanic, Field Heavy Duty Mechanic

What's Next

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following

• Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Provide a valid CSO
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (or Wildlife Awareness including Bear Awareness)
• Be subject to Random Testing at Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening
• Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur

• Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.

Please note The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days. Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer

• Significant Growth -As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
• Long Term Contracts - With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2027, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
• Commitment To Safety - With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
• Competitive Compensation - NACG provides competitive compensation packages for all employees.
• Attractive Benefits Package - With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
• GRRSP Matching - As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
• Safety focused - An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst the workforce and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe!

North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative force that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today!