Thermal Jackfish Exploitation Engineer

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Jackfish Exploitation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a top tier SAGD asset. You will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals focused on optimizing our SAGD assets. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of geoscientists, production engineers, reservoir engineers, field staff and other company professionals, you will learn to use proven subsurface engineering methods and field operations in an environment that encourages the development and execution of innovative ideas. You will deliver technical and economic evaluations that influence the company’s existing and future assets and implement optimized recovery methods that ultimately focus on maintaining and growing production in an environmentally sustainable way.

• Job location : Calgary, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position : Yes

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Jackfish Exploitation Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on a top tier SAGD asset. You will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals focused on optimizing our SAGD assets. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of geoscientists, production engineers, reservoir engineers, field staff and other company professionals, you will learn to use proven subsurface engineering methods and field operations in an environment that encourages the development and execution of innovative ideas. You will deliver technical and economic evaluations that influence the company’s existing and future assets and implement optimized recovery methods that ultimately focus on maintaining and growing production in an environmentally sustainable way.

• Job location : Calgary, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position : Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Work in a team environment to identify opportunities and create depletion and / or development plans to maximize the net present value (NPV) of a wide variety of projects
• Monitor and optimize reservoir performance and recovery strategies for Canadian Natural assets
• Provide effective regular project updates and technical evaluation reports for senior management
• Design and justify potential workovers, steam and depletion plans, operational and reservoir targets
• Maintain and update monthly and annual production / injection forecasts for Thermal wells using various technical methods, including input into budget, 10 year plan, and corporate reserves
• Ensure the incorporation of relevant regulatory and environmental requirements for asset development plans
• Lead and participate in best-practice and competitor analysis studies to support the continuous improvement of our thermal business

What You Bring To The Role

• 2-15 years of subsurface experience (Production, Exploitation, Reserves, Reservoir) with a B. Engineering and registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization and leadership skills
• Basic knowledge of related disciplines geology, production, drilling / completions and facilities engineering
• Experience with data analytics and visualization methods / software would be an asset (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Python)
• Practical experience with economic analysis and project management would be an asset

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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

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.

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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