The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join their Well Abandonment Planning team. As a Well Abandonment Engineer you will provide technical support and project planning for well abandonment projects, while following regulatory requirements and executing within capital budgets. You will manage planning, programming and report on execution of area based Well Abandonment Projects, working closely with the well abandonments operational team, and as part of the Drilling & Completions – Asset Retirement group.
•Job location: Calgary, Alberta
•Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
•Safety sensitive position: Yes
Key Accountabilities
•Work with the Asset Team and Asset Retirement to build well abandonment programs for yearly budget and execution
•Communicate and work within multi-disciplinary team (Pipeline Abandonments, Reclamation, Facilities, Construction, Cost Reporting) to deliver corporate and business unit targets
•Develop and design well abandonment programs (well-specific operational programs) through review of well history (well files) and past regional operations
•Prepare AFE cost estimates for individual wells and larger programs in a timely manner to prepare for efficient operations
•Review well abandonment costs and generate data for corporate asset retirement obligation (ARO) liability estimates and estimate well abandonment liabilities for economic decisions, or acquisitions
•Engage Regulators for variances (non-routine applications) to requirements when needed due to well operations issues or opportunities for improved methods/techniques
•Conduct analysis on executed projects and evaluate opportunities for improvement on both a technical and operational level
What You Bring To The Role
•5+ years of industry experience preferably with an Engineering degree or equivalent
•Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a P. Eng.
•Ability to lead technical change through all steps of innovation, development, risk management, implementation, training and sustainment
•Alignment with our core values: safety, collaboration, operational discipline, integrity, positivity and continuous learning
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
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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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.
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