City : Fort McMurray

Category : Trade & Operators

Industry : Oil and Gas

Employer : Suncor

LOCATION: Fort McMurray, Alberta (CA-AB)
JOB NUMBER: 66081

Why you should join us:

Are you looking for a phenomenal opportunity to join our mining team as a Heavy Equipment Operator? Do you have an extraordinarily strong safety record, experience with operating equipment and do you want to gain rewarding experience in the oil sands industry? If this sounds like you, and if you would like to join our dynamic team in Fort McMurray, then we’d love to hear from you! You will have the opportunity to become a dedicated contributor to our oil sands mining operations, operating either a CAT or Komatsu haul truck.

You will use your expertise to:

• Participate in our Journey to Zero safety program by operating safely and driving to conditions
• Follow our operating standards and procedures
• Operate various makes and models of haul trucks
• Complete walk-arounds, safety checks and field level risk assessments and ensure the heavy equipment is running properly
• Report any necessary repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors
• Report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately
• Communicate updates to your supervisor to ensure that you meet all goals and objectives

We’d like to review your application if you have…

Must-haves (minimum requirements):

• Experience with operating equipment (haul trucks, wiggle wagon, dozers, graders, excavators) in industries such as mining, civil earthworks, pipelines, sawmills, pulp and paper mills or manufacturing, or highway construction
• (In your resume, please provide the type and size of the equipment you have operated and length of time of your employment with each company)
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) or 10 years work experience
• A valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• A strong proven safety mindset, extensive safety training and a best-in-class safety record

Preference for:

• Experience in an open-pit mining environment
• A heavy equipment operator ticket
• Initiative to seek greater knowledge about the systems, processes and hazards in the working environment, in order to understand not just what you do but why you do it
• The ability to address procedures if they are incorrect and zero tolerance for shortcuts, with a strong continuous improvement mindset
• Motivation to check for out-of-the-ordinary conditions and learn to anticipate potential problems

Where you’ll be working, your work schedule, and other meaningful information:

• You will work out of our Base Plant Mine in Fort McMurray
• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days off; 12-hour shifts)
• This is not a camp-based role 
• This is a temporary assignment with a remaining duration of up to 2023, depending on business need
• This position has been identified as safety sensitive
• We have numerous Employee Inclusion Networks who work together to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change at Suncor. Current networks include both Workplace Inclusion Networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship for different groups)
• Suncor is aware that some job seekers have received false employment offers from an individual or organization posing as Suncor. All recruiting is conducted through our Careers site, your resume needs to be submitted to this site if you would like to be considered for a role. To learn more about false recruiting offers, click here.
• We require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations. We are using technology to conduct virtual interviews to adhere to physical distancing recommendations and we are well set up for remote onboarding and orientation
• Suncor encourages everyone to do their part and support global efforts to limit the impact of COVID-19 with good hygiene practices, physical distancing, and with care and consideration for the people around you. For more information on how we’re responding to COVID-19, click here. #StrongerTogether

Please note that our job postings are typically open for 14 calendar days, so if you are interested and qualified, apply now.