Operator – Horizon BP – Tailings

The Opportunity:

Canadian Natural is seeking a hardworking and dedicated Field Operator for the Bitumen Production (BP) Tailings team, reporting to the Tailings Shift Team Lead, at our Horizon Oil Sands site. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Communicate with a team of field operators and panel operator on a regular basis to foster a team work environment by assisting in all areas as required
• Operate all equipment using most current Standard Operating Procedures
• Shut down and provide a safe isolation of all process equipment for maintenance activities as required
• Complete shift log entries, monitor operations and submit maintenance requests
• Work with engineering and process personnel to optimize safety, production and environmental targets
• Ensure housekeeping in your area is kept at a high standard
• Develop a clear understanding of plant process and controls
• Operate the plant to meet production, quality and environmental targets
• Make decisions regarding the best use of resources
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations by providing appropriate field support

Other Details:

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon Oil Sands site
• Shift schedule: 7×7 – Wednesday to Tuesday
• Eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray
• Company sponsored Fly-in/Fly-out from Calgary or Edmonton
• Competitive salary, stock options, stock savings plan and benefits
• This is a safety sensitive position

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required however, a successful completion of the Keyano Operators course will be an asset
• 5+ years’ experience in a large integrated plant site or oil sand operating facility
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Demonstrate common sense approach when analyzing problems, be self-managed and “think outside the box” for continuous plant and process improvements
• Have a willingness to learn and seek opportunities to grow
• A component of the role is related to working on and around water (SVOP, MEDA3 or higher is considered an asset) boat, dredge and barge work is part of the role
• Previous experience with loader and or skid steer an asset

Why Canadian Natural?

CANADIAN NATURAL is a senior independent crude oil and natural gas exploration, development and production company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Our strong, diversified asset base is comprised of a balanced portfolio of light, synthetic, and heavy crude oil and natural gas. Canadian Natural operates in Canada, the United Kingdom and Offshore Africa.

At Canadian Natural, we strive to live through our mission statement: ”To develop people to work together to create value for the Company’s shareholders by doing it right with fun and integrity.” We are committed to a long-term presence in the communities where we operate. Our activities create value by providing employment, business development opportunities, revenues to governments that contribute to spending on goods and services, and essential resources for public services, including health, safety, education and training. 

Over the last 30 years, we have grown from a Company with nine employees to over 10,000 employees. We have increased our production from approximately 400 BOE/d in 1989 to more than one million BOE/d today.

Safety is a core value at Canadian Natural. We conduct all of our operations in a way that identifies, minimizes and mitigates harm to the health and safety of employees, contractors, the public and the environment.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd – “Canadian Natural” – is a publicly traded company on the TSX and NYSE as CNQ.

Application deadline is September 17, 2023. Apply now!

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