Thermal Facilities Engineer

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

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