Maintenance Technician - Millwright - Albian JPM

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Fort McMurray is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support site maintenance goals. The role involves day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive mechanical systems experience and relevant certifications. They offer competitive salary and benefits including health coverage and relocation opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% Employer paid health benefits

Relocation assistance

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience with rotating mechanical systems in a heavy oil/oil sands environment.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license.
• Basic understanding of maintenance planning and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily activities comply with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in updating maintenance procedures and plans.
• Interface with various teams to coordinate maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Field operations experience

Team coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Millwright Journeyperson Certificate

Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate

Tools

Computer-based Maintenance Programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the first line of support, Maintenance Technicians are an integral member of Canadian Natural’s Maintenance team. You will directly support site maintenance goals and objectives in our OPP and Extraction Department at JPM, Albian Plant Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, as well as shutdowns, unplanned outages, troubleshooting, planning, and coordination to ensure successful plant operation.

Your strong knowledge and experience in mechanical systems and field operations will be demonstrated through your support of planning and coordinating maintenance duties, overseeing and delegating tasks for Mechanical team members and contractors, and defining and presenting innovative solutions for equipment integrity, availability, and materials.

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands Utilities - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, 12-hour shifts starting on Tuesdays, with the possibility of night shift work
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: August 19, 2025

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure daily activities are performed safely according to codes, regulations, standards, and best practices by attending daily planning meetings and reviewing JHA’s & FLHA’s with technicians
• Participate in creating, developing, reviewing, and updating procedures and preventative maintenance plans
• Utilize your mechanical experience to focus on maintenance requirements for designated plant equipment including pumps, piping systems, boiler FD fans, exchangers, and valves
• Interface with Maintenance Shift Team Leads, Lead Hands, planning groups, Operations, Engineering Support, contractors, Materials Management, and vendors to ensure timely coordination of maintenance activities and parts availability
• Ensure all documents, drawings, and parts information are attached to work orders and that field red-line documents are entered into document control and engineering
• Submit reports to Shift Team Leads and Lead Hands and carry over scopes of work to your cross shift
• Ensure all permits and authorizations are completed prior to releasing equipment to operations and for visitor flights upon request

What You Bring To The Role

• Typically, 5-10+ years of demonstrated industry experience working with rotating mechanical systems in a heavy oil and/or oil sands environment
• Millwright Journeyperson Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license
• Basic understanding of computer-based plant Maintenance Programs and Microsoft Office suite (Word/Outlook/etc.)

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, or Bus in/Bus Out or Camp in/Camp Out Options for Fort McMurray Residents
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

We invest in your career through 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 at Canadian Natural – focusing on developing people, working together, and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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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.