Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment
Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

Oil sands development is an important component of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. In Canada, CNOOC Petroleum North America has interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca region – one of the largest deposits of Canadian oil reserves, where we use technologically advanced production processes such as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, began producing in 2008 and is a SAGD-only operation for the interim, with production capacity of around 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day.

CNOOC and You
Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning current skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance .

This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position. In this role, you will participate in our 14x14 shift schedule which requires you to work fourteen 12-hour day shifts (7am – 7pm) , followed by fourteen days off . Schedules are based on business needs and subject to change. We offer free parking at our site or if you’d like us to take the wheel, you can use our daily bus service to/from Fort McMurray.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance,



and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment to join our growing team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in supporting the reliability, availability, performance, and lifecycle management of rotating equipment across the Long Lake SAGD, Utilities, and Upgrader facilities. The role provides technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Projects while leading equipment reliability initiatives, troubleshooting efforts, and maintenance strategy development.

Your Background

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or eligible for registration within a reasonable timeframe.

5 - 10 years of experience in rotating equipment engineering.

Experience supporting oil sands, refining, petrochemical, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities preferred.

Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, blowers, electric motors, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems.

Proficiency in engineering software such as CAD, SOLIDWORKS, FEA, and simulation tools would be an asset.

Experience in SAP would be an asset.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Your Role with Our Team

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment.

Monitor equipment health, reliability performance,



and asset condition to identify and mitigate emerging threats.

Lead and participate in root cause failure analyses (RCFA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies.

Support equipment reliability improvement initiatives to enhance safety, availability, and production performance.

Analyze vibration, lubrication, process, and maintenance data to diagnose equipment issues and recommend improvements.

Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment performance challenges.

Support turnaround, outage, and major maintenance activities, including scope development, execution, and startup readiness.

Participate in Management of Change (MOC), risk assessments, and incident investigations involving rotating equipment.

Review and approve equipment repair recommendations, technical work scopes, and vendor proposals.

Support capital and sustaining projects through equipment selection, design reviews, commissioning, and startup activities.

Maintain equipment documentation, engineering records, technical reports, and reliability metrics.

Interface with OEMs, vendors, and contractors to obtain technical support and ensure quality execution of work.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost performance.

Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and safe operating practices.

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement
All positions require background checks which could include:

Criminal police record check

Education verification

Credential verification

All Safety Sensitive positions could include:

Drug & Alcohol testing

Pre-access medical testing

Drivers’ abstract for last 3 years

Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canada’s Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course

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📌 Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment (Alberta)
🏢 CNOOC International
📍 Alberta