Senior Field Engineer: Wells & Plant Optimization Leader

Canadian Natural; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Relocation support

Health benefits

Wellness account

Volunteer opportunities

Assistance program

Online learning

Paid vacation

Job summary

Canadian Natural invites an experienced Lead Field Engineer to supervise and guide a high-performing technical team across the Grande Prairie region. The role focuses on facility and well optimization, ensuring safe, reliable operations while driving continuous improvement in field assets.

You will partner with Operations, Production, Maintenance, Facilities and Development, dedicating at least 20% field time to hands-on leadership and on-site problem solving.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in oil and gas.
• P.Eng with APEGA in good standing.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability.
• Experience with facility debottlenecking and petroleum economics.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with codes and regs.
• Provide technical support on production optimization and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and EITs on site.
• Optimize plant and field equipment to maximize revenue and minimize costs.
• Manage facility capital projects and related budgets.
• Develop safe, efficient well servicing programs and field operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Analytical abilities

Field operations

Petroleum economics

Downhole design

Education

P.Eng with APEGA

Job description

Canadian Natural invites an experienced Lead Field Engineer to supervise and guide a high-performing technical team across the Grande Prairie region. The role focuses on facility and well optimization, ensuring safe, reliable operations while driving continuous improvement in field assets.

You will partner with Operations, Production, Maintenance, Facilities and Development, dedicating at least 20% field time to hands-on leadership and on-site problem solving.