Process Technician
Canadian Natural Resources Limited / CNRL
14 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Canada
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! 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 team by monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining equipment throughout various units in the Primary 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:
Fort McMurray, Alberta - Horizon Oil Sands Site
Shift schedule:
7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
Safety sensitive position:
Yes
Application deadline:
May 29th, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
Must have safety as a core value with an excellent work ethic, a proactive attitude, be a self-starter, possess high level standards, equipment ownership, pride in their workplace with the ability to climb ladders and be at heights of 100+ feet, while working in all climates including -25°C and less sometimes for extended periods
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
Ensure 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 Primary Upgrading including sampling hydrocarbons and Boiler Feed water, recording and analyzing unit data, and adjusting unit parameters to meet product specifications
Review and evaluate equipment deficiencies and if required initiate maintenance work requests followed by preparing equipment as necessary for maintenance activities using Canadian Natural's Lock Out/Tag Out Standards Prioritize, including issuing and authorizing of Safe Work Permits within qualified units
Develop competencies to effectively troubleshoot and problem-solve operating issues that will impact safety, reliability or production
What You Bring to the Role:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or oil sands upgrading facilities, with preference being given to those with heavy oil/ crude distillation, and operating units such as Diluent Recovery, Vacuum Distillation and Delayed Coking
Experience with control room setting and DCS operation, preferably Delta V, but others such as Honeywell is considered an asset
Some commissioning and start-up experience with heavy oil equipment would be considered an asset but not required
Minimum 4
th
Class Power Engineering Certification, with preference being given to candidates holding a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certification
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
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! 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 team by monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining equipment throughout various units in the Primary 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:
Fort McMurray, Alberta - Horizon Oil Sands Site
Shift schedule:
7 x 7, 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
Safety sensitive position:
Yes
Application deadline:
May 29th, 2026
Key Accountabilities:
Must have safety as a core value with an excellent work ethic, a proactive attitude, be a self-starter, possess high level standards, equipment ownership, pride in their workplace with the ability to climb ladders and be at heights of 100+ feet, while working in all climates including -25°C and less sometimes for extended periods
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
Ensure 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 Primary Upgrading including sampling hydrocarbons and Boiler Feed water, recording and analyzing unit data, and adjusting unit parameters to meet product specifications
Review and evaluate equipment deficiencies and if required initiate maintenance work requests followed by preparing equipment as necessary for maintenance activities using Canadian Natural's Lock Out/Tag Out Standards Prioritize, including issuing and authorizing of Safe Work Permits within qualified units
Develop competencies to effectively troubleshoot and problem-solve operating issues that will impact safety, reliability or production
What You Bring to the Role:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a refinery, petro-chemical or oil sands upgrading facilities, with preference being given to those with heavy oil/ crude distillation, and operating units such as Diluent Recovery, Vacuum Distillation and Delayed Coking
Experience with control room setting and DCS operation, preferably Delta V, but others such as Honeywell is considered an asset
Some commissioning and start-up experience with heavy oil equipment would be considered an asset but not required
Minimum 4
th
Class Power Engineering Certification, with preference being given to candidates holding a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certification
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