Field Lead Operator

Canadian Natural; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation eligibility

Employer-paid health, dental & vision

Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Online learning platforms

Job summary

Canadian Natural's Field Lead Operator is a frontline leader responsible for safely executing production opportunities while ensuring project readiness and continuous improvement. You will mentor the operations team and coordinate with Safety, Integrity, Environmental, and Engineering groups to drive data-informed decisions.

The role is predominantly on-site, with 80% time on-site across the Progress Gas Plant and surrounding fields, following an 8 days on / 6 days off, 10-hour shift pattern.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 10+ years in oil & gas with frontline operations experience.
• GPO/PFO certification or Journeyperson certificate or Technology diploma.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership and a strong safety track record.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and safety training best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily mentorship to team members with focus on operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, plus environmental responsibility.
• Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members.
• Monitor production volumes and collaborate with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance >97%.
• Apply Continuous Improvement techniques to support safety, production, financial and environmental targets.
• Monitor compressor, facility, battery and plant throughput; initiate actions to optimize and resolve issues.
• Schedule and supervise projects locally as directed by the Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, or Assistant Foreman.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

GPO/PFO certification

Journeyperson certificate

Technology diploma

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (asset)

Job description

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.

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. Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Field Lead Operator is primarily responsible for front line leadership focusing on safely executing production opportunities, while ensuring a high level of project readiness.

Managing day-to-day operations while interfacing with Safety, Integrity, Environmental and various Engineering disciplines is both rewarding and challenging. Looking for your direction to actively promote a facts and data decision-making culture.

This role requires minimum 80% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office.

• Job location: Progress Gas Plant, Ksituan and Spring Lake fields
  • The successful applicant will be expected to live in the Grande Prairie, Spirit River or Dawson Creek area
• Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off - 10 hours per shift
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: October 13, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility
• Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members
• Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 97%
• Utilize Continuous Improvement techniques and processes to support the areas’ safety, production, financial and environmental targets
• Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, and resolve operational problems
• Provide local scheduling and supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, or Assistant Foreman

What You Bring to the Role:

• High school diploma/GED required
• 10+ years of oil & gas industry experience
• GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson certificate or a Technology diploma
• Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance
• Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training & teaching best practices

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