Conventional Production Engineer

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company located in Calgary is seeking a Production Engineer who will optimize production and maximize profitability for the operations. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of industry experience and an Engineering Degree. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture focused on teamwork and integrity. Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

100% employer paid extended health benefits

Paid vacation

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4 plus years of industry experience with Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a P. Eng.
• Strong knowledge of completions, workovers and production facilities & pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with asset team members to set and meet production targets.
• Provide cost estimates and approve related invoicing.
• Liaise with various departments as required.

Skills

Industry experience

Strong knowledge of completions

Understanding of production operations

Familiarity with artificial lift methods

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

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.

Are you a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high quality work? If so, Canadian Natural has an amazing team waiting for you. As a Production Engineer, you will work with members of your team to maximize the profitability of an area by optimizing production, operating cost and capital efficiency.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta (in office) *
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: January 4, 2026

*Note: This role requires regular travel to the field.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with asset team members (Exploitation, Exploration, Land and Field Operations) to set, monitor and meet production targets while optimizing production and maximizing value within operating budgets
• Advance Canadian Natural’s development and exploration projects by providing preliminary scoping and design for proposed facilities, pipeline construction and upgrades and by working with Field Operations and Facilities teams to finalize these designs
• Research, evaluate and recommend completion/work over candidates to maximize the company’s oil and natural gas production
• Provide cost estimates for and approve AFEs and mail ballots for wells and facilities, and check and approve related invoicing
• Liaise with Production Accounting, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Joint Ventures and Commercial Operations as required
• Encourage safety awareness to prevent accidents within operations

What You Bring to the Role

• 4 plus years of industry experience with Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a P. Eng.
• Strong knowledge of completions, workovers and production facilities & pipelines
• Familiarity with and understanding of: surface and down hole production operations (oil and natural gas), artificial lift methods, property evaluations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

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

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.