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Heavy Equipment Technician

@ Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc.

Fort McMurray, Alberta

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Overview

Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc. is hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Technician at its Syncrude Aurora or Mildred site in Fort McMurray. The role repairs and maintains heavy and auxiliary equipment on a 28-day rotation, with relocation assistance provided and a compensation and benefits package described.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform maintenance and operate company equipment safely
  • Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, engines, transmissions and electronics
  • Remove and replace major components
  • Keep complete maintenance and preventative records

Requirements summary:

  • Diesel water pump and aftertreatment experience
  • Diagnostic software knowledge
  • Valid Alberta or Red Seal heavy equipment certificate
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's licence with clean record

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsAlberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate, Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record
EducationHigh school (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Wellness, Paid training

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Suncor Energy (Syncrude) Operating Inc.

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Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

  • Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
  • Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
  • Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
  • Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience in troubleshooting and repairing diesel powered water pumps and diesel engine aftertreatment systems.
  • Knowledge with various diagnostic programs.
  • Experience with other support equipment such as diesel generators, diesel compressors, forklifts, skid steers, light plants will be an asset.
  • A valid Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate
  • A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills


Responsibilities:

  • Safely perform maintenance on and operate company provided equipment
  • Run maintenance repairs on our equipment, including troubleshooting hydraulic systems, engines, transmissions, and electronics
  • Remove and replace major components (engines, transmissions, pumps, etc.)
  • Ensure that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintain complete and accurate records for the technical and preventative aspects of this position
  • Participate in post-event failure analysis and root cause discussions to develop solutions
  • Execute all planned maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of heavy and auxiliary equipment
  • Build practices and procedures for repairs and implement approved modifications for the heavy equipment and support fleet

Location and other Key Details:

  • You will work out of either our Syncrude Aurora or Syncrude Mildred site in Fort McMurray
  • The shift schedule is a 28-day rotation: (5 on, 4 off, 5 on, 5 offs, 4 on, 5 off)
  • This position is safety sensitive
  • You will be required to perform some lifting, working on elevated or under work sites with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.

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