Thermal Facilities Engineer
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
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Job summary
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking a passionate Engineer to join our Thermal Facilities team in Calgary, Alberta. You will identify, recommend, and execute facility optimization opportunities to support long-term production and profitability goals.
Join a dynamic team of professionals and advance your career. The role requires 5+ years of industrial experience and a P.Eng., with responsibilities spanning multi-disciplinary project delivery, MOC, and PMM for safe, compliant, and
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in an industrial setting with a BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
- P.Eng. in good standing or eligible for registration with APEGA.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to build consensus across teams.
- Accepts ownership, is accountable, and delivers on commitments.
- Solid organizational and analytical skills to manage several projects concurrently.
- Field-based engineering support experience including facility optimization and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP/What-if) and MOC processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software applications (e.g. HYSYS).
Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with Operations to increase role effectiveness.
- Work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve operational issues and optimize facility operations.
- Initiate and participate in engineering and economic studies for process improvement and optimization.
- Manage engineering changes from conception through completion using MOC.
- Follow PMM to manage capital projects from initiation through closeout.
- Travel to site for day and multi-day visits as required.
- Comply with codes, guidelines, directives and regulations with regulatory agencies.
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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.
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! Canadian Natural is looking for a passionate, self-starting Engineer to join our Thermal Facilities team. You have an opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals where you will be responsible for identifying, recommending, and executing facility optimization opportunities. Your contributions will directly affect the areas’ ability to reach long-term production, environmental, and profitability goals. The skills you develop while working with this team will unlock unlimited career growth opportunities within the company.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: September 15, 2026
- Develop strong relationships with Operations and other teams within the company to increase role effectiveness
- Work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve operational issues and optimize facility operations
- Initiate and/or participate in engineering and economic studies for process improvement and optimization
- Manage engineering changes from conception through completion using Canadian Natural’s Management of Change (MOC) process
- Follow Canadian Natural’s Project Management Methodology (PMM) to manage capital projects from initiation through closeout
- Traveling to site for day and multi-day visits as required
- Follow applicable codes, guidelines, directives and regulations and work with regulatory agencies (AER, ABSA etc.) as required to ensure facilities are in compliance
- 5+ years of experience in an industrial setting with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing or eligibility for registration with APEGA
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to build consensus across teams
- Accepts ownership, is accountable, and delivers on commitments
- Solid organizational and analytical skills to be able to manage several projects concurrently
- Additional positive attributes for the position:
- Field-based operational or engineering support experience including facility optimization and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Engineering software applications (i.e. HYSYS)
- Experience in facilities process safety through Process Hazard Analysis methodology (i.e. HAZOP, “What if”) and Management of Change (MOC) process
- 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!
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.
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.
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.
We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
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.
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