Maintenance Superintendent - Syncrude Aurora - With Loa - 9x5 Rotations
North American Construction Group (NACG) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Superintendent for the Syncrude Aurora site in Fort McMurray, AB. This leadership role oversees maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, optimizing equipment availability, and managing shop performance. The position follows a 9-day on, 5-day off rotation with a Living Out Allowance. The successful candidate will hold a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic certification and have supervisory experience in industrial construction or mining.
Position
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Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Superintendent will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Review daily and weekly work plans, setting maintenance priorities
- Ensure compliance with the BC Mines Act and company safety policies
- Manage employee performance, morale, and training requirements
- Conduct shop and field inspections to uphold safety standards
- Optimize labor efficiency and minimize delays in equipment availability
- Oversee cost-effective equipment repairs and pursue warranty opportunities
- Work with the Planning and Logistics team on short- and long-term planning
- Collaborate with Human Resources for staffing and recruitment
- Develop and manage the shop budget with Divisional Finance
- Monitor machine health and ensure the effective use of the work order system
- Lead safety meetings, incident management, and action log stewardship
- Coordinate daily and weekly equipment planning requests
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy equipment maintenance and leadership.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Industrial construction and/or mining experience preferred
- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic certification required
- Post-secondary education (preferred) or equivalent experience
- AMSA (Alberta Mining Safety Association) certification
- BC Shift Boss Certificate
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- High regard for safety and compliance
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and JDE maintenance planning software
- Basic accounting knowledge
Perks and Benefits
NACG offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Market-aligned salary with a bonus program
- Comprehensive health benefits with employer-paid premiums
- GRRSP matching program
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
- Strong workplace culture with employee events
- Living Out Allowance provided
- PPE provided (excluding steel-toed boots)
- Opportunities for career advancement
Worksite/Project
Syncrude Aurora
The Syncrude Aurora Mine, located approximately 35 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, is a significant component of Syncrude Canada's oil sands operations. The Aurora North Mine was the first stand-alone oil sands mine and processing plant, producing bitumen froth that is transported to the Mildred Lake processing plant. The mine has a bitumen production capacity of 225,000 bpd and is expected to be depleted by about 2040 at current mining rates. Syncrude is a joint venture operated by Suncor Energy, with partners including Imperial Oil, Sinopec, and Nexen/CNOOC.
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North American Construction Group
North American Construction Group Ltd. (NACG) is a leading mining contractor and heavy civil construction company, specializing in oilsands mining, overburden removal, mine site development, and reclamation. Founded in 1953, NACG has grown into one of Canada's largest heavy equipment and mining service providers, delivering earthworks, tailings management, and infrastructure development for the resource extraction industry. The company plays a key role in Alberta's oilsands operations, supporting major mining sites such as Syncrude Mine, Aurora Mine, Suncor Base Mine, Fort Hills Mine, and Kearl Mine. NACG operates one of Canada's largest fleets of haul trucks, shovels, and earthmoving equipment, ensuring cost-effective, high-production mining solutions that drive sustainable resource development. With a strong focus on mine reclamation, environmental management, and operational efficiency, NACG continues to be a trusted partner in large-scale energy and mining projects across North America.
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