Plant Operator

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION

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! We have an amazing opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our Albian Operations - MRM Plant team in Ore Prep. Y ou will operate the plant to meet planned production, quality and environmental targets. We are looking for self-starter with adaptive work style, who works well in a high paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset and a drive to enact change. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead.

- Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Albian Oil Sands site

- Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (Tuesday start, rotating day/night)

- Safety sensitive position: Yes

- Application deadline: March 12, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Ensure the safety of people, equipment, and the environment while ensuring plant procedures and policies are followed

- Perform plant operation duties including proactive equipment monitoring and rounds in a safe and efficient manner and ensure shift changes are well communicated with oncoming crew

- Prepare equipment for maintenance using Lock Out Tag outs (LOTO’s) energy isolation of equipment

- Issuing Safe Work Permits within a plant operating environment

- Ensure timely action and process adjustments during plant upsets that are consistent with operational objectives and target outputs

- Utilize our maintenance management system and entering work orders for deficiencies that need to be repaired

What You Bring Role

- A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

- Valid and clean Class 5 driver’s license

- Mechanical aptitude to manage hands-on operation of plant equipment an operating mobile such and skid steers , JLG

- Strong troubleshooting skills with a proven safety and environmental mindset and ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets

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

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About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers 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 !

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.