Thermal Facilities Engineer: Optimize & Lead Projects

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

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.