Field Lead Operator

The Opportunity:

Make your mark! Do you have demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance? Are you looking for the next step in your career? We are hiring a Field Lead Operator!

As a Lead Operator in the Fort St. John North District 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.

- Job location: Fort St. John BC

- Camp Position available for qualified candidates

- Not eligible for company sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out (Applicant must supply their own transportation to Fort St. John or live in Fort St. John)

- Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off, 10 hour days

- Safety sensitive position: Yes

- Application deadline: August 12, 2025

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 Continuous Improvement techniques and processes 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:

- 7+ years of Oil and Gas industry experience

- Min grade 12/GED and 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

- 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

- 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!

Note: This is a BC based position – the salary range is estimated to be between $52.16 – $57.96 an hour.