Field Facilities Engineer

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

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!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

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.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

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

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.