Heavy Equipment Technician

Suncor Energy; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Alberta is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing CAT and Hitachi equipment. Candidates should possess an Alberta Journeyperson certificate, have experience in equipment maintenance, and be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment. This position offers a 6 on/6 off shift schedule and opportunities for career growth within a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Access to employee inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to work in safety-sensitive environments.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on company equipment safely.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems, engines, and transmissions.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and keep accurate records.
• Participate in failure analysis and develop solutions.
• Execute all planned inspections and repairs.

Skills

Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) haul trucks

Experience with Hitachi auxiliary equipment

Technical knowledge of equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate

Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certificate

Job description

Overview

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise. Are you a Heavy Equipment Technician looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you want to work with and be responsible for maintaining the biggest mining equipment as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Suncor? You will use your technical knowledge and strong understanding of equipment maintenance to support our mine maintenance team in Fort McMurray – Syncrude.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) haul trucks and auxiliary equipment, and Hitachi auxiliary equipment
• A valid Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Safely perform maintenance on and operate company provided equipment
• Run maintenance repairs on our equipment, including troubleshooting hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, and electronics
• Remove and replace major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors, etc.)
• Ensure that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintain complete and accurate records for the technical and preventative aspects of this position
• Participate in post-event failure analysis and root cause discussions to develop solutions
• Execute all planned maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of heavy and auxiliary equipment
• 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 either our Syncrude Aurora or Syncrude Mildred site in Fort McMurray
• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
• This position is safety sensitive
• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use of ladders and working on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.