Facilities Engineer (Grande Prairie, AB)

The Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Canadian Natural is looking for a Facilities Engineer/Technologist for our Grande Prairie field office. You will work with a dynamic group of professionals in the Facility, Operations and Production teams to engineer and construct new or expand/optimize existing facilities in Canadian Natural’s Western Canada conventional assets. Your work will include identifying opportunities for enhanced production, reduced costs, improved reliability and safety, debottlenecking, greenhouse gas reductions and implementing new technology. There is significant career growth potential by applying your understanding of conventional oil and gas facilities supporting projects and optimization opportunities in Western Canada.

• Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
• Eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• The successful applicant will be expected to live in the Grande Prairie area
• Shift schedule: 5 day work week (Monday – Friday) with 8 hour shifts
• Additional work hours may be occasionally needed to meet required urgent timelines
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: January 6, 2025
  

Key Accountabilities

• Promote innovation with Operations, Maintenance, Facilities and Production Engineering input ensuring optimal technologies and designs are used for each facility application
• Encourage safety awareness and actively promote field safety during your regular trips for project work plus operations and maintenance support
• Be knowledgeable and work accordingly to all applicable Codes, Guidelines, Directives and Regulations
• Manage new and sustaining capital projects plus optimization initiatives from scoping to close-out (including all permit and regulatory applications) through Canadian Natural’s Management of Change program
• Provide technical support for Operations and Production such as identifying applicable code and company standards, material specifications, troubleshooting and problem solving of facility issues
• Participate in the area operations/production team meetings to ensure alignment of goals and priorities with front line staff as well as liaise with operations superintendents and field foremen plus production managers on work prioritization
  
  

What You Bring To The Role

• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Technologist (P. Tech.) in good standing, or eligibility to register with APEGA or ASET
• Engineering degree or Engineering Technology diploma, preferably in Mechanical or Chemical
• 5 years minimum in a setting where you gained experience with the design, construction and operation of Western Canada conventional oil & gas facilities
• Experience in facilities process safety review through MOC, PHA, HAZOP, “What if” and other applicable techniques
• Additional positive attributes:
• A proven team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Gas and/or oil processing plus facility design related experience where you gained knowledge of fabrication and regulatory codes
• Field-based operational or engineering support experience including facility optimization, troubleshooting plus field construction experience while managing construction site supervisors and construction personnel
• Solid organizational skills remaining highly analytic while being able to manage several projects concurrently with proficiency in spreadsheets and engineering software applications
  

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 along with summer Fridays off
  
  

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

About Us

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.

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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.