JOB DESCRIPTIONAt 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.The OpportunityJOB DESCRIPTIONAt 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! The Thermal Production Engineer is responsible for maximizing the value of thermal oil sands assets through the secure, reliable, and efficient management of production operations. Supporting Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD), Steam Flood (SF), and Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) developments, the role combines production engineering, operational support, well integrity management, and asset optimization to deliver sustainable production performance.Working within a multidisciplinary team of Operations, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, Facilities, Maintenance, and Drilling professionals, the Thermal Production Engineer provides technical expertise to evaluate well performance, identify optimization opportunities, and develop strategies that enhance recovery, improve reliability, and reduce operating costs.Job location: Calgary, AlbertaShift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shiftsSafety sensitive position: YesApplication deadline: October 14, 2026Key AccountabilitiesProviding daily surveillance, analysis, and optimization of thermal production and injection wells to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operationsMonitoring production performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions to maximize recovery and asset valueEvaluating well, reservoir, and steam performance to improve production rates, steam efficiency,



and steam-oil ratios (SOR)Collaborating with Operations and multidisciplinary teams to execute production plans, resolve performance issues, and support reservoir management strategiesLeading or supporting well interventions, workovers, optimization projects, and development initiatives, including economic evaluations and business case developmentMaintaining well integrity programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and long-term asset reliability objectivesAnalyzing operational and reservoir data, preparing technical recommendations and reports, and driving continuous improvement through data analytics and performance managementWhat You Bring To The RoleBachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Energy EngineeringRegistered, or eligible for registration, with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)3+ years of engineering experienceStrong technical knowledge of production engineering principles, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and thermal recovery processesProficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Python, VBA, or other analytical tools is considered an assetExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teamsValid Class 5 driver's license.Preferred ExperienceThermal oil sands operations, including SAGD, Steam Flood, or CSSWell performance analysis and production optimizationArtificial lift systems, including rod pumps, gas lift, and ESPs.Wellbore design, integrity management, and intervention planningDrilling, completions, and facilities engineeringData analytics, performance reporting, and business process improvementWhat We OfferCompetitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonusesMay be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision BenefitsHealth & Wellness Spending

📌 Thermal Production Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources
📍 Calgary