The Opportunity:
At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.
Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural is looking for a passionate, self-starting Engineer to join our Thermal Facilities team. You have an opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals where you will be responsible for identifying, recommending, and executing facility optimization opportunities.
Your contributions will directly affect the areas’ ability to reach long-term production, environmental, and profitability goals. The skills you develop while working with this team will unlock unlimited growth opportunities opportunities within the company.
Job location: Calgary, Alberta
Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: September 15, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
Develop strong relationships with Operations and other teams within the company to increase role effectiveness
Work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve operational issues and optimize facility operations
Initiate and/or participate in engineering and economic studies for process improvement and optimization
Manage engineering changes from conception through completion using Canadian Natural’s Management of Change (MOC) process
Follow Canadian Natural’s Project Management Methodology (PMM) to manage capital projects from initiation through closeout
Traveling to site for day and multi-day visits as required
Follow applicable codes, guidelines,
directives and regulations and work with regulatory agencies (AER, ABSA etc.) as required to ensure facilities are in compliance
What You Bring to the Role:
5+ years of experience in an industrial setting with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing or eligibility for registration with APEGA
Strong communication and collaboration skills to build consensus across teams
Accepts ownership, is accountable, and delivers on commitments
Solid organizational and analytical skills to be able to manage several projects concurrently
Additional positive attributes for the position:
Field-based operational or engineering support experience including facility optimization and troubleshooting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Engineering software applications (i.e. HYSYS)
Experience in facilities process safety through Process Hazard Analysis methodology (i.e. HAZOP, “What if”) and Management of Change (MOC) process