Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

Field Lead Operator

Grande Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Field Lead Operator will provide daily mentorship and hands-on training to team members while ensuring operational, technical, and safety excellence. They are responsible for monitoring production volumes and optimizing facility throughput to meet safety, financial, and environmental targets.

Job details

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! As a Field Lead Operator in the Wapiti Field, you will spend the bulk of your time in the field working in a dynamic environment as a key member of a cross-functional team and with continuous adherence to Canadian Natural’s Mission Statement. This exciting, fast-paced area consists of mature oil and gas properties and new gas developments that are located South of Grande Prairie, Alberta. This role requires minimum 80% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office. * Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta * Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off - 10 hours per shift * Safety sensitive position: Yes * Application deadline: October 29, 2026 Key Accountabilities: * Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility * Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members * Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 98% * Utilize Continues Improvement techniques and process to support the area safety, production, financial and environmental targets * Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, resolve operational problems * Provide local supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman or Assistant Foreman What You Bring to the Role: * High school diploma/GED is required * 7+ years of oil & gas industry experience * GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson certificate or a Technology diploma * Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset * Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance * Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training & teaching best practices 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 Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS [https://www.cnrl.com/content/uploads/2024/03/Compensation-and-Benefits-Experienced.pdf] to learn more about what we have to offer! We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers [https://www.forbes.com/lists/canada-best-employers/?sh=1d264f302790] 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. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@CanadianNaturalCNRL]! 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of oil and gas industry experience. A GPO, PFO, Journeyperson certificate, or Technology diploma is required, along with legal authorization to work in Canada.