Position ScopePosition ScopeNACG are seeking an experienced Journeyperson
Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) with Service Truck (Partial or Direct Service Provider) to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.
This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.
Where You'll Be Working- Site: Syncrude Aurora
- Schedule: 14 x 14, 12 hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). Days/Nights.
- Accommodations: Camp is not provided. $15 Living Out Allowance per hour.
- Transportation: Bussing is provided from Fort McMurray to site (before and after shifts).
- Overtime: Provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.
What's In It for You?Benefits are important and we offer lots!
- Up to a combined rate of pay of $74.54/ hour
- Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
- Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
- Night shift premium
- Paid weekly
- Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
- Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
- Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
- PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
- Room for growth and future advancements
We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.
*Note the above is only applicable to HET's hired as a Partial Direct Service Provider, not if you are hired as a Direct Service Provider.*ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Be Doing- Complete repairs on CAT/Komatsu/Hitachi equipment of all sizes.
- Work closely with peers in both maintenance and operations.
- Preventative Maintenance and servicing of all equipment.
- Evaluate equipment performance and inspect to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Trouble shooting systems - example: hydraulic, electrical & mechanical of all equipment and determine faults and extent of repair.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer specifications.
- Mobilization of 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.
QualificationsWhat Makes You The ONE- Minimum 2 years' experience post Journeyman (Journeyperson) certification on large Haul Trucks/Dozers/Graders and Excavators.
- Possess excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and abilities.
- Capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Exhibit professional work behaviors.
- Committed to continuous learning.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in daily work interaction
- A valid Alberta Journeyperson Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman (Journeyperson) Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off Road).
- Experience with Cat SIS is an asset.
- Previous experience on a Safety Sensitive work site an asset
Truck Requirements:- Current CVIP and Picker Inspection.
- Oxygen/acetylene cabinets that meet OH&S requirements.
- Full complement of tools for repairing Off Road Equipment.
- $5 million liability insurance
Transferable Skills/Terms: HET, Heavy Equipment Technician, Owner/Operator, Independent Contractor, Field Mechanic, Field Heavy Duty Mechanic
SummaryWhat's NextIf you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Provide a valid Class 5 Driver's License and ability to provide a recent Driver's Abstract
- Valid CSO or BSO (Energy Safety Canada)
- Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
- Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
- Audiometric Testing
- Vision Screening
- Criminal Record Check
Once dispatched the following processes will occur:
- Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
- An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
- After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.
Please note: The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.
Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL. 
