Make your mark while you grow your career! Are you a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high quality work? If so, Canadian Natural has an amazing team waiting for you. Reporting to the Lead Field Engineer, the Field Operations Engineer/Technologist is primarily responsible for managing all production related opportunities while interfacing with Field Operations & Production Engineering teams. When required, you may also work with Facilities to contribute to the technical & functional operation of facilities while delivering safe, reliable & optimized operation while practicing & actively promoting facts & data decision making culture. This role requires minimum 20% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office.
- Job location: Grande Prairie Office or Fairview Office with travel to various field locations in NW AB
- Eligible for relocation to Grande Prairie, Fairview or surrounding area
- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: August 15, 2025
- Maximize production through optimization of wells and facilities, facilitate KPI’s for equipment performance such as pumps, plungers, well treatments and compressor performance
- Develop safe, effective and efficient well servicing programs to complete workover operations on identified opportunities and repairs
- Provide technical day-to-day support to field operations on production optimization, troubleshooting and regulatory requirements
- Manage smaller facility capital projects, optimization initiatives ensuring designs meet expected reliability performance such as runtime
- Gather data and drawings and compile MOC packages supporting Facility Engineer and follow the process through to execution.
- Fulfill all responsibilities of Front Line Manager, Supervisor as outlined in the Safety Management System (SMS)
- Determine operating and capital cost requirements to ensure base volume maintenance, WO budget and forecasting
- Develop project estimates to ensure they are all inclusive, accurate and payout with-in corporate guidelines
- Ensure flaring and all other directives, regulations and IRP’s are adhered to
- Ensure the appropriate key personnel are involved and/or consulted as required, including Superintendents, Production Managers, Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, Production Engineering, Facility Engineering, Technologists, etc.
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in Engineering or Operational role
- Require Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology Diploma
- Ability and desire to progress to LSS Green belt within 2 years
- Possesses knowledge in economics, financial reporting, controls & ethical practices
- Demonstrate a high level of communication, organization & analytical skills
- Ability to adapt to frequently changing external and internal requirements by adjusting current and developing new business practices
- Demonstrates strong commitment to safety and environmental principles and practices
- 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
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