Mining Maintenance Engineer Student – Heavy Equipment

Canadian Natural; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking an Engineering Student for Mine Maintenance, Planning & Reliability in Fort McMurray, AB. You will assist in developing maintenance strategies for mining equipment, analyze performance data, and support reliability improvements under experienced engineers.

The 12‑month term runs 8 days on/6 off, with safety as a core value. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Mechanical or Mining engineering program, with a strong interest in heavy equipment and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical or Mining engineering is preferred
• Interest in heavy equipment maintenance and reliability
• Motivated and positive attitude
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing cost-effective maintenance strategies for our fleet of shovels, trucks, and various support equipment
• Participate in the identification of equipment bad actors and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable solutions
• Support condition monitoring activities by analyzing equipment health data, inspection findings, and predictive maintenance indicators to identify emerging reliability risks
• Review maintenance histories, costs, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for reliability improvement and optimize equipment performance
• Prepare and compile maintenance and reliability statistics to support equipment availability, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in the development and updating of equipment maintenance standards, procedures, and reliability best practices while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety and Canadian Natural's core safety values

Skills

Data analysis

Heavy equipment maintenance

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mining engineering

Job description

Canadian Natural is seeking an Engineering Student for Mine Maintenance, Planning & Reliability in Fort McMurray, AB. You will assist in developing maintenance strategies for mining equipment, analyze performance data, and support reliability improvements under experienced engineers.

The 12‑month term runs 8 days on/6 off, with safety as a core value. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Mechanical or Mining engineering program, with a strong interest in heavy equipment and data analysis.