Engineering Student – Oil Sands Plant (Wood Buffalo)

Engineering Student – Oil Sands Plant (Wood Buffalo)

25 Sep
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Canadian Natural Resources
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Wood Buffalo

25 Sep

Canadian Natural Resources

Wood Buffalo

Looking to apply your engineering knowledge in a real-world industrial setting? Join our Plant Operations team at one of our Oil Sands facilities and gain experience in Reliability Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or Sustaining Capital Projects.In this role, you will work with engineers, operations, and maintenance teams to support critical equipment, plant infrastructure, and capital improvement projects. From investigating equipment failures and analyzing performance data to supporting facility modifications and project execution, you'll play a meaningful role in improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our operations.Whether your interests lie in equipment reliability, facility systems, or project delivery, this opportunity will provide hands‐on experience, field exposure, and professional mentorship to help build your engineering career.If you're curious, motivated, and passionate about solving complex technical challenges, this prospect is for you.Job location: Fort McMurray, AB – Albian or Horizon Oil Sands SiteShift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts (Monday – Thursday)Term lengths: 8 or 12 monthsTerm starts: January or September 2027Safety sensitive position: YesKey Accountabilities:Collaborate with our Bitumen Production and Upgrading and Utilities Engineering Team in activities relating to operations,



maintenance or construction supportUnderstand process plant operation and equipmentCollaborate with project and operations teams to ensure proper alignment with operations needs and requirementsReview assets and data to see where we can improve the frequency of maintenance and be able to improve our uptime on equipmentParticipate in developing cost effective strategies for equipment that is problematic in the fieldGather field measurements and data to assist engineersFocus on safety, cost reduction and reliabilityAssist engineers by calculating weekly and monthly reliability KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systemsEnsure optimal performance of critical electrical components to drive efficient operationsWhat You Bring to The Role:Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be consideredGood understanding of rotating equipment components, pumps, pressure vessels, pressure piping and valvesGood work ethic and positive attitudeStrong mechanical aptitudeExperience in computer programming or coding such as Python,



VBA or SQL is considered an assetPossess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstractA pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completedWhat We Offer:Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities availableCompany Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, AlbertaMay be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation PolicyMultiple volunteer opportunities within the communityAll candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.About UsCanadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full‐time employment.Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.Locations Horizon Operations Albian Operations

📌 Engineering Student – Oil Sands Plant (Wood Buffalo)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources
📍 Wood Buffalo

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