Heavy Equipment Operator

Canadian Natural; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Natural in Fort McMurray is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Mine Operations team at Albian Oil Sands. You will safely operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment to meet production goals in a Tailings environment.

You will work under the Mine Tailings Department, holding a Grade 12 diploma, with 2+ years in tailings, a Class 5 license, and safety certifications. Marine Master’s recognition would be an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency.
• Minimum of 2 years’ tailings environment experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Marine Master’s Limited Certification would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate Dozer (D8), Rock Truck, Grader, Excavator, and Loader in Tailings.
• Handle fluid transfer equipment and related tasks in Tailings operations.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System.
• Support permit issuing, area authority, lock out/tag out procedures as needed.

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency

Marine Master’s Limited Certification

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Mine Operations team at Albian! As a valuable member of the Mine Tailings Department and reporting to the Shift Team Lead, you will support and implement the goals of Mine Operations by safely operating various kinds of equipment to complete operation’s objectives.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta - Albian Oil Sands site (Mine Tailings)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute your expertise with the following roles in a Tailings environment:
  • Permit Issuer
  • Area Operator (Line Patrol)
  • Area Authority
  • Lock Out Authority (Lock Out Tag Out)/Isolations
  • Cell Construction/Sand Placement
• Contribute your expertise with the following heavy equipment in a Tailings environment:
  • Dozer (D8)
  • Rock Truck
  • Grader
  • Excavator
  • Loader
• Contribute your expertise with the following fluid transfer equipment:
  • Diesel Pumps
  • Electric/Diesel Dredges
  • Electric Barges
  • Pipe fusing
• Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural including the use of Canadian Natural’s Safety Management System tools such as FLHA’s, Hazard ID’s and WSO’s
• Comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards

What You Bring to the Role:

• Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience directly in a Tailings environment, preferably experience with cell construction, tailings process, operating heavy equipment and/or fluid transfer equipment
• Marine Master’s Limited Certification would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

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

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2425600
• Job Category Mining & Oil Sands Operations