Heavy Equipment Technician

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Make your mark while you grow your career! Heavy Equipment Technicians - Shovels are integral members of the Mining team and directly support mine maintenance goals and objectives. In this role, you will collaborate with and work alongside field and shop maintenance crews to ensure that all heavy equipment is optimized and maintained.

You will utilize your heavy-duty mechanical experience with computerized and other testing equipment to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair designated heavy equipment for our shovel fleet - specifically P&H 4100, CAT 7495, Cat 6090 (RH400) EX8000, EX3600.
 

• Job location: Albian Oil Sands, Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off - 7 nights on, 7 nights off, working 12-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: July 14, 2025

Key Accountabilities:
 

• Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement
• Create, interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders and detailed service reports
• Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work on heavy equipment as required

What You Bring to the Role:
 

• Typically, 5+ years of related industry experience with a High School Diploma or GED
• Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
• Journeyman Millwrights with experience working with Shovels will also be considered
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Familiarity with and understanding of:
  • Computer based Mine Maintenance Planning Program
  • Microsoft Office Suite

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
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

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

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.

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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.