Maintain Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi mining equipment at Suncor’s Fort Hills site on a seven-on, seven-off rotation.

This Heavy Duty Technician role supports secure, reliable mining operations in Alberta’s Athabasca region. You will inspect and repair heavy and auxiliary equipment, troubleshoot hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, and electronics, and replace major components. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, computer proficiency, and proven troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities

Execute planned maintenance inspections and repairs

Troubleshoot hydraulic, engine, transmission, and electronic systems

Replace engines, transmissions, and wheel motors

Maintain accurate technical and preventative maintenance records





Participate in failure analysis and root cause discussions

Requirements

Two years of post-apprenticeship mining equipment experience

Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and P&H; equipment

Valid Alberta journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal certificate

High school diploma or General Education Diploma

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Apply your mechanical expertise, troubleshooting ability, and maintenance experience to major mining equipment at Fort Hills.

📌 Mining Heavy Equipment Technician Fort Hills (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 1750 Suncor Energy Operating
📍 Fort Chipewyan