Maintenance Foreman

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation eligibility

Employer paid extended Health, Dental,

Vision Benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation and Christmas/weekend休

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to lead and coordinate field maintenance for rotating equipment and control systems across multiple sites. Based in Grande Prairie, you will travel to wells and facilities, plan work, and ensure safe, cost-effective operations with strong communication to area teams.

You will oversee budgets, AFEs, and capital projects, while maintaining 98% runtime from wellhead to sales and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field experience in an operational, maintenance or technical role.
• Engineering degree, Technology diploma, or Journeyman certification preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Proven team leadership experience in a supervisory or mentorship capacity.
• Proven project management skills in planning, preparations and execution.
• Knowledge of fundamentals of Oil & Gas economics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and computer skills with MS Office, SCADA, MAXIMO and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, knowledge and direction to maintenance staff regarding safety management systems.
• Maximize safe well production and facility throughput with reliability focus and KPI targets.
• Monitor gas compression equipment for maximum capacity and reliability.
• Delegate and organize people and resources to plan turnarounds and schedule downtime.
• Assist in developing area operating and capital budgets for equipment maintenance.
• Prepare AFEs for overhauls and capital projects with cost control focus.
• Collaborate with operations to plan maintenance, develop equipment plans and train teams.
• Coordinate supervisory activities and spend 50% time in the field, including meetings and reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Planning and coordination

Communication skills

Data analysis

Cost control

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Technology diploma

Journeyman certification

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Tools

MS Office

SCADA

MAXIMO

Production Accounting systems

Financial Accounting systems

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

Make your mark while you grow your career! As the Maintenance Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating area maintenance activities for a dynamic, multi-trades team of contractors and employees working at several locations and within varying operations. Based out of Grande Prairie, this role requires frequent travel to all applicable area wells and facilities within the area. Exceptional communication skills are required as you will liaise daily with area personnel to plan, schedule, prioritize and coordinate maintenance work relating to rotating equipment and control systems while maintaining an environmentally safe and cost-effective work environment.

• Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5x2, Monday to Friday, 8-hours per day
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: November 24, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, knowledge and direction to maintenance staff regarding Canadian Natural's Safety Management Systems
• Maximize safe well production and facility throughout with a focus on overall reliability by working closely with Production Foreman, EHS Coordinator, Technical and Administration Teams to maintain runtime performance of > 98% from wellhead to sales
• Ensure gas compression equipment is operating at maximum capacity by monitoring monthly KPI’s
• Delegate and organize people and resources efficiently to plan and prioritize turnarounds, as well as schedule and coordinate down time to minimize production losses
• Assist in developing the area operating and capital budgets as they relate to equipment maintenance
• Prepare Authorization for Expenditures (AFEs) for overhauls and capital projects, ensuring effective cost control while evaluating and implementing cost-effective solutions to maintenance challenges
• Collaborate with the operations teams to plan and schedule facility maintenance, develop equipment maintenance plans, and provide training on equipment operations
• Coordinate various supervisory activities while maintaining 50% of the time in the field including, but not limited to:
• Scheduling and leading field meetings
• Organizing work schedule
• Completing personnel and equipment reviews, as required

What You Bring To The Role

• 10+ years of field experience in an operational, maintenance or technical role
• Engineering degree, Technology diploma, or Journeyman certification preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred
• Working knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations
• Proven team leadership experience in a supervisory or mentorship capacity
• Proven project management skills in planning, preparations and execution
• Knowledge of fundamentals of Oil & Gas economics
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data analysis and computer skills utilizing MS Office, SCADA, Production Accounting systems, Maintenance systems (MAXIMO), Financial Accounting systems, and ability to learn and utilize various technical systems/software

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

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.