Heavy Duty Technician

Fort McMurray, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Execute planned maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy mining equipment, including troubleshooting complex hydraulic, engine, and electronic systems. Participate in failure analysis and root cause discussions while maintaining accurate maintenance records and adhering to safety protocols.

Job details

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. Ready to put your mechanical expertise to work on some of the industry's largest mining equipment? Join Fort Hills and be part of a team that powers safe, reliable, and efficient operations every day. 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: Two years of post-apprenticeship experience maintaining mining heavy equipment Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) auxiliary equipment, Komatsu haul trucks, Hitachi shovels and P&H 4100 shovels A Valid Alberta Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate Superior mechanical aptitude and proven troubleshooting skills Proficiency with computers to retrieve data for equipment maintenance Motivation, initiative and a strong work ethic A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record Responsibilities: Execute all planned maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of heavy and auxiliary equipment Run maintenance repairs on our equipment, including troubleshooting hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, electronics, etc. Remove and replace major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors, etc.) Ensure that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintain complete and accurate records associated with the technical and preventative aspects of this position Participate in post-event failure analysis and root cause discussions to develop solutions Operate company-provided equipment in a safe manner 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 our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta The shift schedule is a seven days on/seven days off rotation (seven days on, seven days off, seven nights on, seven nights off; 12-hour shifts) You are able to perform some heavy lifting, use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers to perform tasks both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces This position is safety sensitive 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a valid Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal and at least two years of post-apprenticeship experience with mining equipment. Candidates must possess strong mechanical aptitude, computer proficiency, and a valid driver's license.