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 innovative 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 Perks

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

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