Process Safety Engineering Student

The Opportunity: 

Ever wondered how large industrial facilities identify and manage risk before incidents occur? Join our Process Safety team and gain hands-on experience applying risk management principles that help ensure the safe and reliable operation of some of Canada's largest energy assets.

Our Process Safety team identifies, evaluates, and manages process safety risks across Canadian Natural's operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Through activities such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), risk assessments, inspection deferral studies, and incident investigations, the team supports safe operations and continuous improvement.

As a Process Safety Engineering Student, you'll work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Asset Integrity & Reliability Engineering, and other technical teams. You'll gain exposure to process safety systems, regulatory requirements, corporate standards, risk assessment methodologies, and the application of Canadian Natural's Corporate Risk Matrix. You'll also learn Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques and contribute to initiatives that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

If you have a responsible attitude toward safety, demonstrate leadership, and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity is for you!

• Job locations: Calgary, AB with site visits as required


• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off


• Term length: 12 months


• Term start: May 2027


• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities: 

• Participate in risk reviews and support engineering assessments for new and existing risks


• Review and track Key Performance Indicators to ensure operating assets are being run and maintained


• Provide process safety and integrity support to ongoing operation, maintenance and new projects


• Participate and perform failure analysis of failed components


• Provide recommendations for repair and develop mitigation strategies

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Chemical engineering preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be considered


• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.


• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is considered an asset.


• Responsible attitude towards safety, demonstrate leadership and enjoy problem solving


• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or an equivalent out of province license


• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary


• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)


• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available (Fort McMurray only)


• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Fort McMurray only)


• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)


• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community


• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.