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! We are looking for a highly motivated Field Facility Engineer to join our Jackfish SAGD Thermal Operations team. Working closely with a dynamic group of professionals in Operations, Maintenance, and multi-disciplined Engineering teams, you will play a key role in identifying, recommending, and executing facility optimization opportunities.
Your contributions will directly affect the areas’ ability to achieve long-term production, environmental, and profitability goals. The skills you develop while working within the teams will unlock many career opportunities within the company.
Job Location: Lac La Biche – Jackfish Site (camp-based position)
Shift Schedule: 4x3, 10-hour shifts, Monday to Thursday
Safety Sensitive Position : Yes
Application Deadline: July 14, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Build strong relationships with operations, maintenance, and cross-functional teams to drive execution excellence
- Provide onsite mechanical and process engineering support to Operations and Maintenance, including troubleshooting and resolving facility challenges to improve performance
- Manage engineering changes through Canadian Natural’s Management of Change (MOC) process from conception to completion
- Assist with the scope and design of larger capital projects coordinated with the Calgary Facilities Engineering Group
- Share technical knowledge and mentor less experienced engineers and staff
- Follow applicable codes, guidelines, directives, and regulations, working with regulatory agencies (AER, ABSA, etc.) to ensure facilities remain compliant
What You Bring to the Role:
- 5+ years of experience in an industrial setting with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
- Professional Engineer or eligibility for registration as a P. Eng with APEGA (consideration will be given to Engineers-in-Training approaching P. Eng eligibility).
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to build consensus across teams
- Experience in facilities process safety through Process Hazard Analysis methodology (i.e. HAZOP, “What If” and Management of Change (MOC) processes)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills to be able to manage several projects concurrently
- Proof and maintenance of a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, or equivalent, is required
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
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!
