Maintenance Coordinator

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonuses

Relocation may be eligible

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary/Edmonton

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking a Plant Maintenance Coordinator for the Horizon Bitumen Production site in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will oversee maintenance contractors and support groups to meet safety, production, and quality standards.

The role requires 5–10+ years in industrial plant maintenance with 3–5 years of leadership, a Journeyman ticket (Mechanical or E/I), and strong analytical skills. A Lean Six Sigma background is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of industrial plant maintenance experience with 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• Minimum high school diploma along with Journeyman (Mechanical or E/I) ticket is a requirement of the role.
• Exceptional problem-solving skill with analytical abilities enabling consideration of details and complexities of issues.
• Technical ability to complete administrative obligations in a timely manner with programs and software (MS Office, Maximo, Minitab, Tableau).
• Demonstrated success utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive consistency while holding maintenance contractors accountable to safety, cost and schedule.
• Participate with schedule development, hours required per work order and monitor execution; report performance to scheduler for KPIs.
• Work with Reliability and Asset Integrity to ensure schedules address risks to production.
• Review, update, and keep procedures compliant.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma + Journeyman ticket (Mechanical or E/I)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Maximo

Minitab

Tableau

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.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Horizon Bitumen Production is looking for a Plant Maintenance Coordinator. Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, you will ensure that all activities completed by Maintenance Contractors and Support Groups meet or exceed the requirements set forth in company policies, standards and procedures regarding safety, production and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Job location: Horizon Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, rotating day and nights, 12-hour shifts (Wednesday start)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: November 20, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate and drive consistency while holding maintenance contractors accountable to safety, cost and schedule
• Participate with schedule development, hours required per work order and monitor execution. Report performance to scheduler for Key Performance Indicators
• Work with Reliability and Asset Integrity to ensure schedule addresses risks to production
• Be aware of cost and utilization of rental equipment and cranes
• Review, update, and keep procedures compliant

What You Bring To The Role

• 5 to 10 + years of industrial plant maintenance experience with 3-5 years of leadership experience is required. Must have the ability to influence and guide team members in achieving a common goal of working together
• Minimum high school diploma along with Journeyman (Mechanical or E/I) ticket is a requirement of the role
• Exceptional problem-solving skill with proven analytical abilities enabling the consideration of details and complexities of issues, while driving results
• Technical ability to complete administrative obligations in a timely manner with the programs and software provided (including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Maximo, Minitab and Tableau)
• Demonstrated success utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools, would be considered an asset

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
• 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

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.

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