Job Description

The Opportunity:

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Are you a student eager to dive into the world of massive mining trucks and hovels? Our Mine Maintenance, Planning & Reliability team is the place to be!


As a student, you'll get hands-on experience with heavy equipment, contributing to the design and optimization of maintenance strategies for our mining machines. You'll be troubleshooting equipment issues, analyzing performance data to predict failures, and helping us implement innovative maintenance solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers and tradespeople, all while making a real impact on the efficiency and sustainability of our mining operations!


If you are mechanically inclined, have an interest in machinery and do not mind getting your hands dirty, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Job location:

Fort McMurray, AB - Horizon or Albian Sands

Shift schedule:

8 days on, 6 days off, working 10 hours per shift

Term lengths:

8 or 12 months

Term start:

September 2026

Safety sensitive position:

Yes

Key Accountabilities:

Assist in developing cost-effective maintenance strategies for our fleet of shovels, trucks, and various support equipment Participate in identification of equipment bad actors and work with internal and external stakeholders for resolutions Review maintenance histories, costs and key performance indictors to identity and implement improvement initiatives Prepare and compile maintenance statistics for use to manage costs, equipment availability and to optimize maintenance work Participate in the development and updating of equipment maintenance standard operating procedures Maintain an unwavering commitment to safety for oneself and to support Canadian Natural's core safety values

What You Bring to The Role:

Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program in Mechanical or Mining engineering is preferred Interest in heavy equipment maintenance and reliability Motivated and positive attitude Proficiency in data analysis and reporting Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract Required to be physically and mentally fit for work A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

Competitive salary Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural's Student Relocation Policy (Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term) Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
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If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.