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 With more than 10 years of successful operations, the Horizon Oil Sands asset is a cornerstone of Canadian Natural's portfolio, producing approximately 292,500 bbls/day of synthetic crude oil. The Asset Integrity Lead Engineer for Bitumen Production, is a key member of the Asset Integrity Leadership Team and is responsible for providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and people leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and inspectors. In this role, you will ensure the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of pressure equipment, piping systems, tanks, and associated static assets within the Bitumen Production area. You will drive risk-based decision-making, asset life-cycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting operational excellence and business objectives.
• Job

location:
Horizon
- Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 4x3, 10-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: November 4, 2026 Key Accountabilities:
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, coaching, and development to a team of Asset Integrity Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and Asset Integrity programs within Bitumen Production
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including ABSA regulations, Alberta Safety Codes Act, company standards, and industry best practices
• Oversee integrity assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations of pressure equipment, piping systems, storage tanks, and associated infrastructure
• Ensure effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of damage mechanisms and degradation threats impacting asset reliability and equipment life
• Lead risk assessments and develop fit-for-purpose mitigation strategies that align with business objectives and corporate risk management frameworks
• Accountable for communicating integrity risks, equipment vulnerabilities, and threat management plans to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership stakeholders
• Support turnaround planning, major maintenance activities,



and capital projects by providing technical integrity guidance and risk-based recommendations
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, failure investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned implementation
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Process Engineering, Projects, and Technical Services groups to develop and execute asset integrity strategies
• Monitor asset health indicators and establish long-term plans to ensure safe operation and maximize equipment life-cycle performance
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure all integrity activities are conducted in accordance with company values and safety expectations What You Bring to the Role:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.
Eng.) with APEGA, or eligible for registration
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Oil Sands, Refining, Upgrading, Petrochemical, or Heavy Industrial Operations, with significant exposure to Asset Integrity Management
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams, including employee development, performance management, succession planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong knowledge of damage mechanisms affecting oil sands and refinery process equipment, including corrosion, erosion, high-temperature degradation, cracking mechanisms, and materials performance
• Extensive experience with Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Systems (PEIMS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments.
• Strong understanding of pressure equipment regulations, including Alberta Safety Codes Act, ABSA requirements, and relevant industry standards such as API 510, API 570, API 579, API 580/581, API 653, and applicable ASME Codes
• Knowledge of inspection methodologies, NDT techniques, corrosion monitoring programs, and asset risk evaluation processes
• Experience in threat management, reliability improvement, and long-term asset strategy development
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across multiple organizational levels




• Proven ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic operating environment Preferred

Qualifications:
• Experience in Oil Sands Bitumen Production facilities
• Knowledge of process safety management and mechanical integrity programs
• Advanced expertise in corrosion engineering, metallurgy, reliability engineering, or pressure equipment engineering
• API Certifications (API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580/581) would be considered an asset
• Experience supporting major turnarounds, outage planning, and capital project execution

What We Offer
• Market-competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity. 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. Check out some of our Employee Testimonials All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

📌 Asset Integrity Lead Engineer (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Canadian Natural
📍 Fort McMurray