Medium Duty Mechanic - Suncor Base Plant - With Loa - Two Week Rotations
North American Construction Group (NACG) is hiring a Journeyperson Medium Duty Mechanic (Truck and Transport) for work at the Suncor site in Fort McMurray, AB. This position follows a structured 14-day on, 14-day off schedule, alternating between day and night shifts. While camp accommodations are not provided, a $15/hour Living Out Allowance is available. Bus transportation is provided from Fort McMurray to the site. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing Western Star and Kenworth trucks, generators, light plants, heaters, and high-pressure wash systems. Successful candidates will join the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955.
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Responsibilities
The Medium Duty Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing medium-duty trucks and related equipment.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on Western Star and Kenworth trucks
- Service and maintain generators, light plants, heaters, and high-pressure wash systems
- Diagnose mechanical issues and perform necessary repairs
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and inspections
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in medium-duty truck maintenance and a Red Seal Journeyperson certification.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in medium-duty truck maintenance
- Certified Red Seal Journeyperson Mechanic (Highway Trucks)
- Experience with Western Star and Kenworth trucks (preferred)
- Familiarity with generators, light plants, heaters, and high-pressure wash systems
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a recent Driver's Abstract
- Valid CSO or BSO Certification (Energy Safety Canada)
- Valid OHS Alberta Legislation, Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness, Silica Awareness, and Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness Certifications (Energy Safety Canada)
Perks and Benefits
NACG offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $74.45/hour in combined pay
- Living Out Allowance of $15/hour
- Vacation and statutory holiday pay included in each paycheck
- Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
- Weekly pay schedule
- Union membership with IUOE Local 955
- Medical and dental benefits after 400 hours worked
- Bus transportation provided from Fort McMurray to site
- PPE provided (excluding steel-toed boots)
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Worksite/Project
Suncor Base Plant
Located north of Fort McMurray, the Suncor Base Plant is a cornerstone of Suncor Energy's oil sands operations. The facility encompasses two mines - Millennium and North Steepbankand integrated upgrading facilities known as Upgrader 1 and Upgrader 2. These components work in unison to extract and process bitumen into synthetic crude oil. The Base Plant has a production capacity of 350,000 barrels per day, contributing significantly to Canada's oil output. Suncor is committed to environmental stewardship at this site, implementing land reclamation initiatives and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through technological advancements and operational efficiencies.
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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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