Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field - Syncrude Aurora

Job Posted: 2025-06-03
Location:
Fort Mcmurray, AB, CA

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic who, working in the customer shop as well as field, will be responsible for undercarriage, field running, troubleshooting and intervention repair of large Caterpillar mining equipment. This position is on a 14x14 continuous shift, rotating days and nights, and will provide support to our Syncrude locations.

If you are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and possess your Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification with a valid driver’s license, then you are exactly who we are looking for.

Job Description:

Major Job Functions:

  • Comply and engage with all safety requirements from customer and Finning
  • Trouble shooting equipment and perform repairs independently
  • Provide detailed daily service reports
  • Interface with customers, products and sales support
  • Working with the supervisor on various tasks and duties as needed
  • Maintain Finning Customer Service Commitment
  • Perform component intervention diagnosis and repairs
  • Perform undercarriage repairs
  • Primarily to perform field runner duties and in mine repairs as needed

Qualifications:

  • Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Heavy Duty Technician working on mining equipment in a mining environment
  • Dedication to safety at all times
  • Ability to conduct and perform duties and leverage resources independently
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot and perform internal engine repairs
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Deep Understanding of the Caterpillar product line
  • Ability to effectively navigate SIS 2.0 without assistance
  • Ability to leverage and prove competency in searching DPSS to assist with troubleshooting and find information
  • Ability to independently submit DSN in event troubleshooting requires additional support or has been deemed a requirement
  • Mining equipment repair experience considered an asset
  • D10 / D11 / 797B(F) / 793 / 24M product knowledge considered an asset
  • Completed Finning S Level courses an asset
  • Team player
  • Exposure to DSS (Driver Safety System) and ability to troubleshoot system is considered an asset

Note:

  • This position will work a 14x14 shift, rotating days and nights, and will provide support to our Syncrude locations with primary work site to be Aurora Mine Site Shop.
  • Will be required to provide own tooling and will receive a yearly tool allowance
  • A condition of employment is the ability to be fit tested and the ability to wear a respirator
  • Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement.
  • Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.