Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

Process Technician

Process Technician
Notice info
LocationFort McMurray, AB
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

Job Description The Opportunity:

Are you seeking an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your Process Operator skill set? If so, this is an incredible opportunity where you will contribute to the success of our operations by monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining equipment throughout various units in the Secondary Upgrading Area at our Horizon facility. In this dynamic role, you will operate a variety of equipment, gain knowledge of process operations, and then with proper development and competencies may have the opportunity to progress to a main control room operator. The Process Operator will be responsible for operating process equipment in a safe, reliable, and productive manner.

Job location: Albian Oil Sands - Fort McMurray, Alberta

Shift schedule: 7x7 – 12 hours/day, Wednesday to Tuesday
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: August 4, 2025


Key Accountabilities

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), including review of and improvement to existing SOP’s. Develop new SOP’s as required. Participate in safety audits and safety programs and maintain a safe work environment.
Ensuring proper turn-over by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift and technician that cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.
Safely operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain process equipment to ensure production rates are achieved while rotating between different processing units within Secondary Upgrading
Review and evaluate equipment deficiencies and if required initiate maintenance work requests followed by preparing equipment, as necessary, for maintenance activities using CNRL’s Lock Out/Tag Out Standards
Develop competencies to effectively troubleshoot and problem-solve operating issues that will impact safety, reliability or production
Sample products, record and analyze unit data, adjust unit parameters to meet product specifications as well as prioritize, issue, and authorize Safe Work Permits within qualified units


What You Bring To The Role

NAIT or SAIT Power Engineering Diploma, Petroleum Engineering Technology, or related subject would be considered
Must have a 4th Class Power Engineering Certification, with preference given to those with 3rd Class Power Engineering Certification
Experience in a refinery, Petro-chemical or oil sands upgrading facilities will be an asset, with preference being given to those with Hydrotreater and Hydrogen Plant experience
High School Diploma or demonstrated equivalent and a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License


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 to learn more about what we have to offer! About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

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.

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