Position Scope

Position Scope

 

NACG are seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) with Service Truck (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.

 

For this role, NACG offers a combined gross rate of up to $135/hour as well as room for growth! 

 

Where You’ll Be Working

 

• Site: Ruth Lake
• Schedule: 14 x 14, 12 hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). Days/Nights.
• Accommodations: Camp is not provided. 
• 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!

• Paid weekly
• 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

Responsibilities

What 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.

 

Qualifications

What 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 commercial + auto.

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

Summary

What's Next

 

If 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 a recent Driver’s Abstract

Provide a valid copies of the following: CSO, Silica Awareness, Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness, OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness H2S Awareness. All tickets are to be completed through 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
• 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.