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! As the first line of support, Maintenance Technicians are an integral member of Canadian Natural’s Maintenance team. You will directly support site maintenance goals and objectives in Utilities and Upgrader Department at Horizon Plant Operations. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, as well as shutdowns, unplanned outages, trouble shooting, planning, and coordination to ensure successful plant operation.
Your strong knowledge and experience in mechanical systems and field operations will be demonstrated through your support of planning and coordinating maintenance related duties, overseeing and delegating all tasks for Mechanical team members and contractors, and defining and presenting creative solutions for equipment integrity, availability and materials.
Job location: Horizon Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
Shift schedule: 7x7, 12-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: November 19, 2026
Key Accountabilities Ensure daily activities are performed in a safe manner as per codes, regulations, standards and best practices by attending daily planning meetings and reviewing JHA’s & FLHA’s with technicians
Participate in creating, developing, reviewing and updating procedures and preventative maintenance plans
Interface with Maintenance Shift Team Leads, Lead Hands, planning groups, Operations, Engineering Support, contractors, Materials Management and vendors to ensure timely co-ordination of maintenance activities and parts availability
Ensure all required documents, drawings and parts information are attached to the work orders and red line documents from the field are entered into document control and engineering




Submit reports to Shift Team Leads and Lead Hands and carry-over scopes of work to your cross shift
Ensure all permits and authorizations are completed prior to releasing equipment to operations
and flights for visitors upon request
What You Bring to the Role 5+ years of industry experience working with process analyzers and/or instrumentation in a heavy oil, refining, petrochemical, or oil sands environment
Alberta Instrumentation Journeyperson Certificate and/or Interprovincial Red Seal Instrumentation Technician certification
Experience with gas chromatographs, including Yokogawa, Siemens, and Emerson, is considered an asset
Experience with laser gas analyzers, including NEO Monitors, Yokogawa, and AMETEK, is considered an asset
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), including Global Analyzer Systems, is considered an asset
Experience with combustion analyzers, including Servomex, Rosemount, and AMETEK, is considered an asset
Valid Class 5 Driver's License
Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as MAXIMO, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, reliability, and equipment performance
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment while managing competing priorities
What We Offer 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!

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📌 Maintenance Technician - Horizon Oilsands (Alberta)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources
📍 Alberta