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.

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.

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 protected operation and maximize equipment life-cycle performance

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.

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





Robust 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.

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

Experience in Oil Sands Bitumen Production facilities

Knowledge of process safety management and mechanical integrity programs

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

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

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

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.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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📌 Asset Integrity Lead Engineer (Fort McMurray)
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📍 Fort McMurray