Process Technician

Culture Alberta; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Relocation assistance

Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a Process Operator to monitor, adjust, and maintain equipment across units in the Secondary Upgrading area at the Horizon facility. You will rotate between processing units, operate safely, and contribute to achieving production targets.

The role requires a 4th Class Power Engineering Certification and related diploma, with preference for refinery or upgrading experience. A valid Class 5 license is required, and relocation may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Diploma or related Power Engineering program.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification ABSA completed.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and participate in safety audits to maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide effective written and oral turnover to the relieving shift.
• Safely operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain process equipment across units in Secondary Upgrading.
• Initiate maintenance requests per Lock Out/Tag Out standards and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Develop troubleshooting skills to protect safety, reliability, and production.
• Sample products, record unit data, adjust parameters to meet specs and issue Safe Work Permits.

Skills

Safety culture

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Power Engineering Diploma (NAIT/SAIT)

4th Class Power Engineering Certification (ABSA)

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! Are you seeking an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your Process Operator skill set? If so, this is an incredible opportunity where you will contribute to the success of our operations by monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining equipment throughout various units in the Secondary Upgrading Area at our Horizon facility. In this dynamic role, you will operate a variety of equipment, gain knowledge of process operations, and then with proper development and competencies may have the opportunity to progress to a main control room operator. The Process Operator will be responsible for operating process equipment in a safe, reliable, and productive manner.

• Job location: Horizon Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift (Wednesday shift start)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: November 4, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including review of and improvement to existing SOP’s. Develop new SOP’s as required. Participate in safety audits and safety programs and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensuring proper turn-over by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift and technician that cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.
• Safely operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain process equipment to ensure production rates are achieved while rotating between different processing units within Secondary Upgrading
• Review and evaluate equipment deficiencies and if required initiate maintenance work requests followed by preparing equipment, as necessary, for maintenance activities using CNRL’s Lock Out/Tag Out Standards
• Develop competencies to effectively troubleshoot and problem-solve operating issues that will impact safety, reliability or production
• Sample products, record and analyze unit data, adjust unit parameters to meet product specifications as well as prioritize, issue, and authorize Safe Work Permits within qualified units

What You Bring to the Role

• NAIT or SAIT Power Engineering Diploma, Petroleum Engineering Technology, or related subject would be considered
• Must have a 4th Class Power Engineering Certification with ABSA 3rd Class exams completed
• Experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or oil sands upgrading facilities will be an asset, with preference being given to those with Hydrotreater and Hydrogen Plant experience
• High School Diploma or demonstrated equivalent and a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

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

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