Heavy Duty Mechanic - Kearl Oil Sands - Fly In/Out - Two Week Rotations
North American Construction Group (NACG) is hiring experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics (Off-Road) for work at the Kearl mining site in Fort McMurray, AB. This position follows a 14-day on, 14-day off schedule with day and night shifts. Camp accommodations are provided, and flights are available from Edmonton or Calgary, with bus transportation from the camp to the site. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on CAT, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment, troubleshooting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems, and ensuring equipment meets manufacturer specifications. Successful candidates will be part of IUOE Local 955.
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Accommodations
Responsibilities
The Heavy Duty Mechanic will perform maintenance and repairs on large mining equipment.
- Complete repairs on CAT, Komatsu, and Hitachi equipment of all sizes
- Work closely with maintenance and operations teams
- Conduct preventative maintenance and servicing of all equipment
- Evaluate equipment performance and inspect for faults and malfunctions
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Test repaired equipment to ensure proper performance
- Mobilize equipment for maintenance and repair
- Develop work scopes and schedules for equipment repairs
- Order required repair parts and complete work orders
- Mentor apprentices and mechanics
- Follow NACG safety procedures and best practices
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy equipment maintenance with a focus on large mining machinery.
- Minimum 2 years of experience post-Journeyperson certification
- Experience with haul trucks, dozers, graders, and excavators
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Professional work behavior and commitment to continuous learning
- Basic computer application knowledge
- Demonstrated leadership skills in daily work interactions
- Valid Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (Off-Road) Certificate or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off-Road)
- Experience with CAT SIS is an asset
- Previous experience in a safety-sensitive worksite is an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a recent Driver's Abstract
- Valid CSO Certification
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness or Wildlife Awareness (including Bear Awareness)
Perks and Benefits
NACG offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $63.06/hour in combined pay
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay included in each paycheck
- Night shift premium
- Weekly pay schedule
- Union membership with IUOE Local 955
- Medical and dental benefits after 400 hours worked
- Flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary
- Camp accommodations included
- PPE provided (excluding steel-toed boots)
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Worksite/Project
Kearl Oil Sands Project
The Kearl Oil Sands Project, located 70 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, is a major oil sands mining operation owned by Imperial Oil, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Since its production began in 2013, the project has utilized advanced extraction technologies like froth treatment to separate bitumen from oil sands, which is then upgraded into synthetic crude oil. The project is a significant contributor to Alberta's oil sands production, supporting the province's energy sector. In addition to its production efforts, Kearl emphasizes environmental stewardship through water management and land reclamation initiatives, while also fostering community engagement and economic development with local and Indigenous communities.
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North American Construction Group
North American Construction Group (NACG) is one of Canada's largest mining and heavy civil construction contractors, publicly traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the ticker NOA. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Acheson, Alberta, the company provides contract mining, overburden removal, site development, earthworks, tailings management, and mine reclamation services across Canada, the United States, and Australia. Its core operations are concentrated in the Fort McMurray oil sands region of northern Alberta, where it delivers large-scale earthmoving and mine support to major oil, natural gas, and resource producers. NACG operates one of the largest independently owned fleets of haul trucks, shovels, and earthmoving equipment of any contractor in the region, and provides heavy equipment maintenance, rebuild, and support services through subsidiaries such as ML Northern Services. Its Australian operations, expanded through the acquisition of the MacKellar Group, serve the mining sector as a Tier 1 contractor. The company also works through several Indigenous partnerships, and holds a 49% interest in the Nuna Group of Companies, Canada's largest majority Inuit-owned mining and heavy civil contractor.
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