The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Do you take pride in producing high quality work? Do you have a passion for sharing your knowledge and expertise? Are you looking for that next step in your career? If you answered yes to these questions, then we have the job for you! In this dynamic role, our Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability Engineer is respected for their knowledge and expertise brought to the team with regards to our instrumentation assets.
•Job location: Horizon Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
•Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday)
•Safety sensitive position: Yes
•Application deadline: July 29, 2025
Key Accountabilities
•Ensure the industry's reliability best practices are implemented and are part of the overall operations and maintenance activities
•Make recommendation on spare parts improvements
•Develop, update and maintain maintenance procedures, equipment files and documentation
•Provide day to day support for ensuring maximum reliability and uptime of Bitumen Production equipment, work towards achieving reliability goals and measure effectiveness of reliability programs
•Support Root Cause Failure Analysis of key equipment/process failures
•Perform regular audits to the preventive and predictive maintenance strategies on critical assets to ensure they are efficient and cost effective.
What You Bring To The Role
•5-10 years licensed professional engineer in the province of Alberta with experience in heavy industrial equipment (Mining, Chemical / Metal Processing Plants and/or Oil Sands experience will be an asset)
•Bachelor’s degree in electrical, instrumentation & controls or electrical & instrumentation disciplines preferred
•General knowledge of level, flow, pressure and density instruments, control valves and actuators, field communications and applicable codes and regulations related to the instrumentation field is required
•Knowledge of weight scale, metal detectors, nuclear profilers, motor-operated valve actuators, analyzers and autosamplers is an asset
•Working experience of CMMS system (e.g. Maximo), data historian (e.g. PI) and use of DCS / SIS (Delta-V) is an asset
•Attention to details and exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with a proven analytical ability enabling you to consider the details and complexities of issues
•Good communication skills both verbally and written
•Ability to prioritize work, recognizing the need for thorough and complete work but at the same time addressing the schedule demands.
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
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.
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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.
Fort McMurray, AB
full time