Thermal Facilities Engineer

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Company matched stock savings plan

Annual bonuses

Relocation support

Health, dental, vision benefits

Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Online learning platforms

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Canadian Natural in Calgary is seeking a highly experienced Process/Mechanical Engineer to join the Thermal Facilities team. You will identify, propose, and drive facility optimization opportunities, contributing to long-term production, environmental, and profitability goals.

You will collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams, lead studies, manage MOC changes, and follow PMM for capital projects. Travel to sites is required, and relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial experience in engineering or operations.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with across-team coordination.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to deliver on commitments.
• Experience with facility optimization and process safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with Operations and other teams to increase effectiveness.
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to solve operational issues and optimize facility operations.
• Initiate and participate in engineering/economic studies for process improvement and optimization.
• Manage engineering changes through Canadian Natural’s MOC process.
• Follow PMM to manage capital projects from initiation to closeout.
• Travel to site for day or multi-day visits as required.
• Ensure facilities comply with codes and regulations (AER, ABSA, etc.).

Skills

5+ years industrial experience

P.Eng. eligibility for APEGA

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

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

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