The Opportunity:
As a valuable member of the Albian Sands mining project and reporting to the Shift Team Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the mine maintenance team by safely maintaining the shovel fleet to ensure optimum reliability and availability of the assets.
•Job location: Albian Oil Sands, Fort McMurray, Alberta
•Shift schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off - 7 nights on, 7 nights off, working 12-hour shifts
•Safety sensitive position: Yes
•Application deadline: July 14, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
•You will utilize your electrical experience to focus on the maintenance and repair of electrical components found on designated heavy equipment including:
+ Bucyrus 495HF Cable Shovels
+ Hitachi EX 8000 & EX 2500 Hydraulic Shovels
+ Komatsu PC3000 Hydraulic Shovel
•Support mechanical trades in the removal and replacement of major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors, etc.)
What You Bring to the Role:
•Typically, at least 1 - 2 years of related industry experience with a focus in Electrical Shovel Maintenance
•Journeyman Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate required
•Proof and maintenance of a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, or equivalent, is required
+ Electric mining shovels, power distribution systems and PCL control systems
+ Voltage switching and troubleshooting trail cables in an open pit application
+ Low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment
+ Large powered motors, starters, and isolating equipment
+ Small and large powered VFD drives
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
•The ability to work on elevated sites such as scaffolds and aerial work platforms in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor is required
What We Offer:
•Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
•100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
•May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
•May be eligible for additional premiums
•Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
•First class camp facilities
•Health & Wellness Spending Account
•Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
•Employee & Family Assistance Program
Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!