Heavy Duty Technician

Oil Authority; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Benefits package

Generous time-off

Talent development programs

Job summary

Suncor Fort Hills mining site in Alberta seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on mining equipment, including engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electronics. The role requires post-apprenticeship experience and hands-on familiarity with CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, and P&H equipment.

The candidate must hold an Alberta Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman certificate, with strong troubleshooting skills

Qualifications

• Post-apprenticeship experience maintaining mining heavy equipment.
• Experience with CAT auxiliary equipment, Komatsu haul trucks, Hitachi shovels and P&H 4100 shovels.
• Alberta Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman required.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned maintenance inspections and repairs on heavy and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, and electronics.
• Remove and replace major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors).
• Maintain accurate records of preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for post-event failures.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Develop and implement repairs and modifications for heavy equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment exposure

CAT equipment

Komatsu haul trucks

Hitachi shovels

P&H 4100 shovels

Strong troubleshooting

Education

Alberta Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate

Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Ready to put your mechanical expertise to work on some of the industry's largest mining equipment? Join Fort Hills and be part of a team that powers safe, reliable, and efficient operations every day.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching


• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being


• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance


• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years of post-apprenticeship experience maintaining mining heavy equipment


• Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) auxiliary equipment, Komatsu haul trucks, Hitachi shovels and P&H 4100 shovels


• A Valid Alberta Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate


• Superior mechanical aptitude and proven troubleshooting skills


• Proficiency with computers to retrieve data for equipment maintenance


• Motivation, initiative and a strong work ethic


• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)


• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  

Responsibilities:

• Execute all planned maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of heavy and auxiliary equipment


• Run maintenance repairs on our equipment, including troubleshooting hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, electronics, etc.


• Remove and replace major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors, etc.)


• Ensure that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintain complete and accurate records associated with the technical and preventative aspects of this position


• Participate in post-event failure analysis and root cause discussions to develop solutions


• Operate company-provided equipment in a safe manner


• Build practices and procedures for repairs and implement approved modifications for the heavy equipment and auxiliary fleet
  

Location and Other Key Details:

• You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta


• The shift schedule is a seven days on/seven days off rotation (seven days on, seven days off, seven nights on, seven nights off; 12-hour shifts)


• You are able to perform some heavy lifting, use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers to perform tasks both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces


• This position is safety sensitive

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.