Process Safety Engineering Student

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Fly-In/Fly-Out

Job summary

Canadian Natural in Calgary, AB, invites you to join our Process Safety team as a Student Engineer. You’ll work on risk management activities, gain hands-on exposure to PHAs, risk assessments, and incident investigations across Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.

You’ll collaborate with Operations, Process Engineering, Asset Integrity & Reliability, and other technical teams, learn RCA techniques, and contribute to safer, more reliable operations during a 12‑month term starting May 2027.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Physically and mentally fit for work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is an asset.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in risk reviews and support engineering assessments for new and existing risks.
• Review and track KPIs to ensure operating assets are being run and maintained.
• Provide process safety and integrity support to ongoing operation, maintenance and new projects.
• Participate and perform failure analysis of failed components.
• Provide recommendations for repair and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Spotfire

SQL

Python

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Spotfire

SQL

Python

Job description

Ever wondered how large industrial facilities identify and manage risk before incidents occur? Join our Process Safety team and gain hands-on experience applying risk management principles that help ensure the safe and reliable operation of some of Canada's largest energy assets.

Our Process Safety team identifies, evaluates, and manages process safety risks across Canadian Natural's operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Through activities such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), risk assessments, inspection deferral studies, and incident investigations, the team supports safe operations and continuous improvement.

As a Process Safety Engineering Student, you'll work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Asset Integrity & Reliability Engineering, and other technical teams. You'll gain exposure to process safety systems, regulatory requirements, corporate standards, risk assessment methodologies, and the application of Canadian Natural's Corporate Risk Matrix. You'll also learn Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques and contribute to initiatives that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

If you have a responsible attitude toward safety, demonstrate leadership, and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity is for you!

• Job locations: Calgary, AB with site visits as required
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in risk reviews and support engineering assessments for new and existing risks
• Review and track Key Performance Indicators to ensure operating assets are being run and maintained
• Provide process safety and integrity support to ongoing operation, maintenance and new projects
• Participate and perform failure analysis of failed components
• Provide recommendations for repair and develop mitigation strategies

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Chemical engineering preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be considered
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is considered an asset.
• Responsible attitude towards safety, demonstrate leadership and enjoy problem solving
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or an equivalent out of province license
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)
• Qualitycamp facilities with multiple amenities available (Fort McMurray only)
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Fort McMurray only)
• 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.

• Locations Calgary Head Office AB Albian Operations Horizon Operations