Loader Operator - Kearl Oil Sands - FIFO 14x14 Rotation
FLINT is hiring experienced Excavator and Loader Operators for a permanent full-time position supporting mine services and dewatering operations at the Kearl site near Fort McMurray, Alberta. Starting in July/August 2025, this FIFO opportunity includes a 14/14 rotation, with camp accommodations and flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton. The role requires a minimum of 2000 hours operating a 250+ class excavator and similar experience with CAT 988/993 loaders. Operators will perform critical dewatering and equipment support in open-pit mining environments. Benefits are available after 300 hours, with opportunities for further equipment training and long-term career growth.
Position
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Equipment OperatorsWork Rotation
Accommodations
Responsibilities
Join FLINT's Mine Services team at the Kearl site, where your expertise in heavy equipment operation supports vital dewatering operations.
- Operate 250+ class excavators and CAT 988/993 loaders with precision and safety
- Assist with HDPE pipe fusion and dewatering setup
- Support mine development and site prep operations
- Follow site safety protocols and environmental standards
- Perform daily equipment checks and report maintenance needs
- Train on new equipment as needed
Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate significant heavy equipment experience and meet site safety and operational qualifications.
- Minimum 2000 hours on a 250+ class excavator
- Minimum 2000 hours on CAT 988/993 loader
- Open-pit mining experience
- Dewatering and HDPE pipe fusion knowledge
- Valid CSO or BSO safety certification
- Physically fit for demanding site conditions
- Clean 3-year driver's abstract (fewer than 9 demerits)
- Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
Perks and Benefits
This permanent role offers comprehensive support and benefits for skilled operators in Alberta's energy sector.
- 14/14 FIFO rotation schedule
- Camp accommodations provided
- Flights provided from Calgary or Edmonton
- Health and dental benefits after 300+ hours worked
- Ongoing training on new equipment
- Referral bonus eligibility
- Long-term stability and growth opportunities in industrial operations
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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FLINT Corp
FLINT Corp is a Canadian provider of maintenance, construction, and industrial services to the energy and industrial markets, publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker FLNT and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The company delivers a broad range of services, including maintenance and turnarounds, facility construction, fabrication, modularization and machining, wear technologies and weld overlays, pipeline installation and integrity, high-voltage construction, electrical and instrumentation, environmental services, and workforce and heavy-equipment-operator supply. FLINT serves customers across the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power, agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, and water-treatment industries, with operations concentrated in Western Canada and the United States. The company, previously known as ClearStream Energy Services, adopted the FLINT Corp name in January 2023, reviving a long-established brand in Canada's energy services sector.
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