Thermal Operations Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
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 the Operations Specialist, you
will be in a pivotal position to mentor and coach a team responsible for steam generation, oil production, water treatment and field operations. You will have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of stakeholders by working both in the field and in the office. Your guidance, expertise, and drive for continuous improvement will contribute to the optimization of safe and reliable production and will assist you and your team in troubleshooting day-to-day operational problems or emergencies.
- Job location: Jackfish Operations, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 4 x 3, 10-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: August 19, 2026
Key Accountabilities
- Working with the operations team, driving initiatives and projects that support facility RAM, safety, energy efficiency and operating cost reduction
- Understand facility downtime drivers and pursue improvements with operations and maintenance staff. Provide support, troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
- Define the scope and execution plans for MOC’s, major projects and facility turnarounds
- Work with third party vendors managing facility chemistry, trials, fluid disposal and handling
- Through coaching & mentoring, promote a facts and data driven culture through utilization of the Field Improvement Techniques (FIT)
- Liaise with production and facility engineering staff on a regular basis while providing input into development, scope and project design as necessary
What You Bring to the Role
- Minimum 5 years of production or field related experience
- 1st Class Power Engineering certificate with ABSA; consideration may be made for 2nd Class Power Engineers showing significant progress toward their 1st Class
- Certification in Yellow Belt training
- Familiar with ABB distributed control system and fluent in Pi vision, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
- Knowledge and experience with plant or production processes such as high-pressure steam generation, oil treating, water treatment, pipelines, pad facilities and downhole pumps is considered an asset
- A hands-on management style that promotes our Lean Six Sigma/4DX culture, ability to communicate clearing within a dynamic workplace and deliver solutions to problems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- May be eligible for additional premiums
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- First class camp facilities
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
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.
About Canadian Natural
Experience challenging and empowering opportunities with Canada’s largest independent crude oil and natural gas producer. Become part of an organization that continually strives for safe, effective, efficient and environmentally responsible operations while contributing to the Canadian economy and giving back to the community.
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Thermal Operations Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
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 the Operations Specialist, you
will be in a pivotal position to mentor and coach a team responsible for steam generation, oil production, water treatment and field operations. You will have the chance to gain exposure to a variety of stakeholders by working both in the field and in the office. Your guidance, expertise, and drive for continuous improvement will contribute to the optimization of safe and reliable production and will assist you and your team in troubleshooting day-to-day operational problems or emergencies.
- Job location: Jackfish Operations, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 4 x 3, 10-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: August 19, 2026
Key Accountabilities
- Working with the operations team, driving initiatives and projects that support facility RAM, safety, energy efficiency and operating cost reduction
- Understand facility downtime drivers and pursue improvements with operations and maintenance staff. Provide support, troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
- Define the scope and execution plans for MOC’s, major projects and facility turnarounds
- Work with third party vendors managing facility chemistry, trials, fluid disposal and handling
- Through coaching & mentoring, promote a facts and data driven culture through utilization of the Field Improvement Techniques (FIT)
- Liaise with production and facility engineering staff on a regular basis while providing input into development, scope and project design as necessary
What You Bring to the Role
- Minimum 5 years of production or field related experience
- 1st Class Power Engineering certificate with ABSA; consideration may be made for 2nd Class Power Engineers showing significant progress toward their 1st Class
- Certification in Yellow Belt training
- Familiar with ABB distributed control system and fluent in Pi vision, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
- Knowledge and experience with plant or production processes such as high-pressure steam generation, oil treating, water treatment, pipelines, pad facilities and downhole pumps is considered an asset
- A hands-on management style that promotes our Lean Six Sigma/4DX culture, ability to communicate clearing within a dynamic workplace and deliver solutions to problems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- May be eligible for additional premiums
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- First class camp facilities
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
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.
About Canadian Natural
Experience challenging and empowering opportunities with Canada’s largest independent crude oil and natural gas producer. Become part of an organization that continually strives for safe, effective, efficient and environmentally responsible operations while contributing to the Canadian economy and giving back to the community.