Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)

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! 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 answer yes to these questions, then we have the job for you! In this dynamic role, our Reliability Engineer (Mechanical) is respected for their knowledge and expertise brought to the team with regards to our rotating assets.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta - Horizon Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts (Monday to Thursday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: April 22, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement industry reliability best practices and embed them into overall operations and maintenance activities
• Develop, optimize, and sustain maintenance strategies for rotating equipment to improve asset performance
• Create, review, and maintain maintenance procedures, equipment files, and support documentation
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to maximize the reliability and availability of rotating equipment within the Bitumen Production area, as well as track reliability performance and evaluate the effectiveness of reliability programs against established goals
• Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations into critical equipment and process failures, ensuring corrective actions are clearly defined and implemented
• Conduct routine audits of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical assets to verify effectiveness, efficiency, and cost optimization

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated proficiency in rotating equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered in the province of Alberta, with a minimum of five years of experience preferably in heavy industrial environments such as Mining, Mineral Processing Plants, and/or Oil Sands operations
• Strong technical knowledge of rotating equipment, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, crushers, and conveying systems, along with applicable codes and standards (e.g., API, ANSI/HI, CEMA)
• Proficient working knowledge of CMMS systems (Maximo preferred), PI data historian, and Microsoft Office applications along with data analytics capabilities to support reliability reporting, performance monitoring, and trend analysis
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography along with demonstrated proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex technical issues
• A continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to perform gap analyses and drive asset performance improvements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, with the ability to prioritize work effectively, balancing the need for thorough, high-quality outcomes with schedule and operational 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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.