Fly In/Out Jobs at Horizon Oil Sands - Heavy and Rotating Equipment Technicians and Shovel Operators

Maintain and run advanced machinery in high-demand rotational assignments.

Aerial view of heavy equipment, including excavators and dump trucks, operating at an oil sands excavation site, highlighting the industrial machinery used for resource extraction.
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Horizon Oil Sands is currently seeking applicants for various positions at its Fort McMurray location. With opportunities for relocation and flexible work rotations, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is hiring for roles that support oil sands mining and operations, including skilled technicians and specialists.

Work Rotation

7 Days On / 7 Days Off

Accommodations

Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) and Camp Accommodations (Meals/Lodging)

Date

October 3, 2016

Here are the latest fly in and fly out job vacancies at Horizon Oil Sands. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is hiring immediately for the oil sands mining jobs mentioned below. All positions are based at Horizon Oil Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

All oil and gas jobsmentioned below are eligible for relocation to Calgary or Edmonton. They are also eligible for company sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out and Accommodations Program with charter flights from Calgary or Edmonton. Note that all job positions are on a rotation schedule such as 7 days on, 7 days off and 7 nights on, 7 nights off.

Available Mining Jobs

Rotating Equipment Specialist - The Rotating Equipment Specialist is a technologist in rotating equipment will ensure basic preventative maintenance tasks are completed and spare parts have been identified and ordered for the safe and reliable functioning of rotating equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for condition monitoring and troubleshooting for all equipment within your assigned value stream. The shift will be a 4 days on, 3 days off - 10 hour schedule (Monday or Tuesday start). Applicants must have over 5 years of related industry experience with Millwright Journeyman Inter-provincial Red Seal Certification. Mechanical Vibration Analyst (CMVA) Level 2 Certificate (or the ability to attain this certification within 2 years) is a must.

Heavy Equipment Technician - Heavy Equipment Technicians are integral members of the mining team and directly support mine maintenance goals and objectives. 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 designated heavy equipment including PandH 4100 Boss Cable Shovels, OandK RH400 Shovels, CAT 797B and 777D/F Haul Trucks, 16H/M, 24H Motor Graders, D11/D375/D155/D85 Dozers and Rubber Tire Dozers, 992 and 988 Loaders , and PC1800 Backhoes. All applicants must have 5+ years of related industry experience with Grade 12 or GED and Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate. Also a valid Class 5 Driver's license is a must.

Specialist - Shovel Operations -Reporting to the Mine Training Lead, the Shovel Operations Specialist will support and implement the training goals of Mine Operations, specifically focused on safe, productive, and efficient shovel operations. Qualifications includes but not limited to 10+ years of related industry experience. Grade 12 education or GED, and Certification in the Alberta Mine Safety Association (AMSA) Supervisor Education program is desirable. You must be familiar with safe and efficient operation large hydraulic (RH400) and electric shovels (PandH 4100) or similar.

How To Apply

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Career Fields

Equipment and Operators, Trades and Technicians

Industry

Energy