Top Benefits
About the role
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
Are you looking for a phenomenal opportunity to join our Mining team as a Heavy Equipment Operator in Fort McMurray, working a six-on, six-off shift schedule? Do you have a strong safety mindset, experience with operating heavy equipment and a desire to gain rewarding experience in the oil sands industry? We’d love to hear from you!
At Syncrude, our fleet is made up of the largest equipment (in the world!) including Caterpillar 797 haul trucks, Caterpillar D11 dozers, Caterpillar 24 graders and Komatsu 4100 shovels. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of ultra-class heavy equipment in the Mine.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- 12 months of experience operating cable or hydraulic shovels, excavators, dozers, graders or haul trucks in an open pit mine
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years of relevant work experience
- Valid driver’s license and a 2-year clean driving record.
- Proven safety mindset
- The ability to concentrate and maintain focus for long periods of time
Responsibilities:
- Operate various makes and models of haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers, and/or graders in adherence to our standards and procedures
- Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly and respectfully intervene when necessary.
- Train and mentor others
- Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors and report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately
- Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs
Location and other Key Details:
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You will work out of our Syncrude Mildred lake or Aurora 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 has been identified as safety sensitive
-
To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray,
click here
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
Not the right fit? Search for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Fort McMurray, AB
About Suncor
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is 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 newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
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Top Benefits
About the role
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
Are you looking for a phenomenal opportunity to join our Mining team as a Heavy Equipment Operator in Fort McMurray, working a six-on, six-off shift schedule? Do you have a strong safety mindset, experience with operating heavy equipment and a desire to gain rewarding experience in the oil sands industry? We’d love to hear from you!
At Syncrude, our fleet is made up of the largest equipment (in the world!) including Caterpillar 797 haul trucks, Caterpillar D11 dozers, Caterpillar 24 graders and Komatsu 4100 shovels. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of ultra-class heavy equipment in the Mine.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- 12 months of experience operating cable or hydraulic shovels, excavators, dozers, graders or haul trucks in an open pit mine
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years of relevant work experience
- Valid driver’s license and a 2-year clean driving record.
- Proven safety mindset
- The ability to concentrate and maintain focus for long periods of time
Responsibilities:
- Operate various makes and models of haul trucks, shovels, backhoes, dozers, and/or graders in adherence to our standards and procedures
- Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly and respectfully intervene when necessary.
- Train and mentor others
- Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors and report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately
- Participate in and drive continuous improvement programs
Location and other Key Details:
-
You will work out of our Syncrude Mildred lake or Aurora 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 has been identified as safety sensitive
-
To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray,
click here
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
Not the right fit? Search for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Fort McMurray, AB
About Suncor
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is 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 newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.