Radio Technician

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

We’re looking for a skilled Radio Technician to join our Mining team at the Suncor Base Plant site!

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching

• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being

• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirement

• Five years of post-apprenticeship experience maintaining mining heavy equipment

• Experience in Network/Cisco, Motorola Moto TRBO and/or P25 Radio experience, and module mining dispatch.

• A valid Alberta Journeyperson Electronic Technician (Radio Technician) or Electronics Technology certification from an accredited Technical College; attach your Journeyperson or red seal tickets with your application to be considered

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

• Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Key Accountabilities:

• Programing and installation of Dispatch hardware including communication components (panel, hub, WiFi radio and antennas) for heavy equipment (approx. 321) and Lube Islands (x5)

• Installation of Dispatch GPS antennas in heavy equipment including installation of ProVision systems in shovels (PV3)

• Support for Mobile Towers / Trailers – configuration, relocation, rigging and installation throughout the active mine 

• Support for approx. 321 pieces of heavy equipment – field hardware, including ~40 Tailings dozers

• Field support for GPS Ground Station for staffed operation

• Field support for AHS (Automatous Haulage System) – relocation of solar trailers / 106’ mobile towers

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of a Base Plant Mine location in Fort McMurray, Alberta

• The shift schedule is a six days on/six days off rotation (three days on, three nights on, six days 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 

• If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.