Thermal Facilities Engineer

Socket.dev; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation possible

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation and time off

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a passionate, self-starting Engineer to join our Thermal Facilities team in Calgary. You will identify, recommend, and execute facility optimization opportunities that support long-term production, environmental, and profitability goals.

You will work with a dynamic group of professionals, lead multi-disciplinary studies, and manage capital projects through PMM and MOC processes. A PE license or eligibility is required, with 5+ years of industrial experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• PE or eligibility for registration with APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with Operations and teams to improve effectiveness.
• Lead engineering and economic studies for process improvement.
• Manage changes through MOC and PMM processes from initiation to closeout.
• Travel to site for on-site visits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulatory requirements (AER, ABSA).

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Ownership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Microsoft Office

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! 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

Key Accountabilities:

• 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

What You Bring to the Role:

• 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

What We Offer:

• 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

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.

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.

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.