JOB DESCRIPTION
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada's energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.
The Prospect
Make your mark while you grow your career As the first line of support, Heavy Equipment Technicians are an integral member of Canadian Natural's Mining team. You will directly support mine maintenance goals and objectives at our Albian Mine. In this role, you will collaborate with and work alongside field and shop maintenance crews to ensure that all heavy equipment is optimized and maintained. You will utilize your heavy duty mechanical experience to focus on maintenance requirements, and you will be performing repairs to Caterpillar 797 /789/ 785 haul trucks, Hitachi and John Deere excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, and other support equipment.
Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort Mc Murray, Alberta
Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 off, 7 nights on x 7 off - Wednesday start, 12-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: October 14, 2026
Key Accountabilities
Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and clean heavy equipment as assigned




Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports
Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement
Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders
Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements
Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance
What You Bring To The Role
5+ years of working on mining equipment, specifically supporting off road heavy equipment
Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Basic understanding of computer based Mine Maintenance Planning Programs and Microsoft Office suite
What We Offer
Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation Policy
May be eligible for additional premiums
Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
First class camp facilities
Health & Wellness Spending

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