Process Engineering Student - Conventional

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off during Christmas week

Summer Fridays in July and August

Relocation assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Intern Social Committee

Job summary

Canadian Natural in Calgary is seeking a Process Engineering Student to support the design, construction, and optimization of oil and gas facilities within the Facilities, Operations and Production teams.

This eight-month term starts May 2027, offering exposure to process scoping, equipment sizing, piping hydraulics, safety system design, and simulations under senior engineers. Shift: 5 days on, 2 off; safety-sensitive environment; relocation and community opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or within 1 year of graduation.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to develop solutions for the Conventional business unit.
• Provide technical support for senior engineers in Facilities, Production and Operations (process scoping, equipment sizing, piping hydraulics).
• Assist in process safety initiatives and participate in PHA reviews.
• Participate in team meetings to align goals with Facilities Engineers and Operations teams.
• Support design reviews and process deliverables (PFDs and P&IDs) and process simulations.

Skills

Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (or within 1 year of graduation)

Job description

Process Engineering Student - Conventional

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!

As a Calgary-based Process Engineering Student, you have an opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals in the Facilities, Operations and Production teams supporting the design and construction of new oil and gas facilities while optimizing existing facilities. Working closely with more engineers, you’ll gain exposure to identifying opportunities for enhancing production, reducing costs, improving reliability, debottlenecking, greenhouse gas reductions, supporting management of change and implementing new technology.

• Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8-hour shifts (Monday - Friday)
• Term lengths: 8 months
• Term starts: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Apply engineering principles to develop solutions for the Conventional business unit
• Provide technical support for the senior engineers within Facilities, Production and Operations teams including:
  • Process scoping
    • Equipment sizing and rating
    • Piping and pipeline hydraulic evaluations.
    • Safety system design including flares systems and relief devices
    • Preparation and review of process deliverables, including PFDs and P&IDs
    • Process simulations
• Support process safety initiatives
• Assist and participate in Process review activities, including PHA reviews
• Participate in team meetings to ensure alignment of goals and priorities as well as liaise with the area Facilities Engineers and Operations teams

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering or be within one year of your graduation.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or an equivalent out of province license

What We Offer:

• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural's Student Relocation Policy (Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

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

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

About Us

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.

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.