Electrician, Mine Equipment Maintenance

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Our Fort Hills team is looking for experienced Journeyman Electricians to join the Mine Equipment Maintenance team!

Minimum Requirements:

• Five years of post-apprenticeship experience maintaining mining heavy equipment
• Experience working on P&H 4100BOSS A/C electric cable shovels or Komatsu A/C ultra-class electric haul trucks
• Exceptional knowledge and application of technical requirements and quality standards
• A deep understanding of maintenance and operations and you’re able to read and interpret equipment specifications, engineering drawings, blueprints, charts, and tables, or study sample parts as required
• A proven safety mindset
• A Valid Alberta Journeyman Electrician Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with the install, termination, and maintenance of various communication and fleet management systems including Collision Avoidance Systems and Operator Awareness Systems
• Execute maintenance activities including installation, troubleshooting, and repairs to all systems and equipment (electrical safety systems, motor starters, large medium voltage frequency drive systems and PLCs, 13.8KV/ 7.2KV / 600 V / 480 V and 220 V power distribution and computerized control systems)
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of heavy and auxiliary equipment and ensure that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintain complete and accurate records
• Support in the removal and replacement of major components (engines, transmissions, wheel motors)
• Operate company-provided equipment and vehicles in a safe manner
• Participate in post-event failure analysis and root cause discussions to craft creative solutions
• Troubleshoot, repair and test high voltage trailing cables
• Build an atmosphere of continuous improvement, centered on safe work practices, procedures and standards
  
  

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our camp-based Fort Hills mining site, located in Alberta’s Athabasca region, 90 kilometers north of Fort McMurray, Alberta
• The shift schedule is a seven days on/seven days off rotation (seven days on, seven days off, seven nights on, seven nights off; 12-hour shifts)
• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
• This position is safety sensitive
  
  

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within 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). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.