Thermal Facilities Engineer

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

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

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

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

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.