Heavy Equipment Technician

The Opportunity: 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. Make your mark while you grow your career! As the first line of support, Heavy Equipment Technicians are integral members 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 the maintenance requirements for our shovels fleet at our Albian Mine. * Job location: Albian Oil Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta * Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift * Safety sensitive position: Yes * Application deadline: August 19, 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 preventive 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 Account * Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community * Employee & Family Assistance Program Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS [https://www.cnrl.com/content/uploads/2024/03/Compensation-and-Benefits-Experienced.pdf] to learn more about what we have to offer! We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers [https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=1d264f302790] in 2025 and 2026. We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity. Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d. Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way. Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package. Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity. Check out some of our Employee Testimonials [https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianNaturalCNRL]! All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The Heavy Equipment Technician will inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy mining equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability. They will collaborate with maintenance crews to complete work orders and perform preventive maintenance tasks at the Albian Mine site.

Candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience with off-road mining equipment and hold a Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson or Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate. A valid Class 5 driver's license and proficiency with computer-based maintenance planning programs are also required.

• Competitive salary • Stock options • Company matched stock savings plan • Annual bonuses • Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Relocation assistance • Fly-in/fly-out program • Camp facilities • Health & wellness spending account • Employee & family assistance program

• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical repair
• Diagnostic testing
• Preventive maintenance
• Service reporting
• Mining equipment operation
• Computerized testing equipment
• Mine maintenance planning
• Microsoft Office
• Red Seal Certification
• Creating Shared Value
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Training And Development
• Innovation
• Mining Engineering
• Ongoing Reliability Tests
• Operations
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Teamwork

• Trades
• Energy
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Heavy Equipment Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 20, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week