Heavy Duty Mechanic Subcontractor; Suncor

Role Summary

NACG is looking for an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off‑Road) with a Service Truck to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area. This role is part of our 14×14 shift schedule on a remote site, offering competitive wages and extensive benefits.

Site:
Suncor

Schedule:

14 days on / 14 days off, 12‑hour days (paid for 11.5 hours), including night shifts.

Transportation:
Busing from Fort McMurray to the site before and after shifts.

Accommodations:
Not provided.

• Vacation and statutory holiday pay allocated each paycheck.
• Up to 61 hours of overtime per 14‑day rotation.
• Night shift premium.
• Paid weekly.
• Membership with a large IUOE local.
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental.
• Transportation to and from the site.
• PPE provided (bring CSA‑certified steel‑toed boots).
• Room for growth and advancement.

• Complete repairs on CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi equipment of all sizes.
• Work closely with peers in maintenance and operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and servicing of all equipment.
• Evaluate equipment performance and inspect to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems to determine faults and extent of repair.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure work meets manufacturer specifications.
• Mobilize equipment for maintenance and repair.
• Develop work scopes and schedules for equipment to be repaired.
• Order required repair parts, complete reports, and fill out work orders.
• Teach and evaluate apprentices and mentor mechanics.
• Follow NACG codes of practice and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Other maintenance duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2 years post‑Journeyman (Journeyperson) certification on large haul trucks, dozers, graders, or excavators.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Can work with minimal supervision.
• Professional work behaviors.
• Committed to continuous learning.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Leadership skills in daily work interactions.
• Valid Alberta Journeyperson Equipment Technician (Off‑Road) Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Heavy‑Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off‑Road).
• Experience with Cat SIS is an asset.
• Previous experience on a safety‑sensitive work site is an asset.
• Current CVIP and Picker Inspection.
• Oxygen/acetylene cabinets meeting OH&S requirements.
• Full complement of tools for repairing Off‑Road equipment.
• $5 million liability insurance.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and recent Driver’s Abstract.
• Valid CSO or BSO (Energy Safety Canada).
• Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada).
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada).
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness (Energy Safety Canada).
• H2S Awareness (Energy Safety Canada).
• Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada).

• Transferable Skills/
  
  Terms:
  
  HET, Heavy Equipment Technician, Owner/Operator, Independent Contractor, Field Mechanic, Field Heavy‑Duty Mechanic.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Métis. We encourage members of these and all traditional lands to apply with us.