The Opportunity:
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 opportunity for Plant Operators to join our Albian Operations - JPM Plant - Ore Prep. You will operate the plant to meet planned production, quality and environmental targets. We are looking for self-starters with an adaptive work style who work well in a fast-paced team environment, with a continuous improvement mindset with the drive to enact change. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead.
- Job location: Albian Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 7x7 – rotating day and night, working 12-hour shift (Tuesday -Monday)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline : June 19, 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
- Issue 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 to the 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
- Strong troubleshooting skills with 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
