Heavy Equipment Technician - Mine Maintenance - Horizon Oil Sands

Heavy Equipment Technician - Mine Maintenance - Horizon Oil Sands

Location:	Fort McMurray, Alberta
Division:	Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading
Job:	Maintenance
THE OPPORTUNITY: Our Horizon Oil Sands operation is expanding with project spending for 2012 forecasted at approximately $1.55 billion with future projected spending of approximately $2 - 2.5 billion each year for the next several years. The Heavy Equipment Technician is a key member of the Mining Team and will support the Mine Maintenance goals and objectives by working together with the Field and Shop Maintenance Crews. Utilize your heavy duty mechanical experience to focus on all of the maintenance requirements for designated heavy equipment such as:    o P&H 4100 Boss Cable Shovels    o O&K RH400 Shovels    o CAT 797B & 777D/F Haul Trucks    o 16H/M, 24H Motor Graders    o D11/D375/D155/D85 Dozers and Rubber Tire Dozers    o 992 & 988 Loaders    o PC1800 Backhoes HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK? • Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair heavy equipment • Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs • Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement • Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled Work Orders • Create detailed service reports • Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements • Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work on heavy equipment as required QUALIFICATIONS: • Typically 5+ years of related industry experience with Grade 12 or GED • Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman Certificate in Alberta and/or an Interprovincial “Red Seal” Certificate • Valid Class 5 Driver’s license • Familiarity with and understanding of:    o Computer based Mine Maintenance Planning Program    o Microsoft Office suite HEALTH AND SAFETY: At Canadian Natural, safety is a core value. We conduct all of our operations in a way that identifies, minimizes and mitigates harm to the health and safety of employees, contractors, the public and the environment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Canadian Natural Resources Limited - CNRL - is a publicly traded company on the TSX and NYSE as CNQ.