Power Engineering Student

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!

As a Power Engineering Student working at our Conventional, Thermal, or Oil Sands locations, you will become a part of a team that manages the day-to-day requirements associated with plant operations.  In this role, you will gain your required steam time, exposure to an oil industry environment and training that will be highly beneficial towards your Power Engineering program and you will receive mentorship and coaching from an experienced operations team, to help develop your career.

• Term length: 4 Month or 6 Month
• Term start: January, May, July, of 2027
• Job locations: 
• Oil Sands (Fort McMurray, AB)
• Albian & Horizon 
• Thermal (Conklin/Lac La Biche, Bonnyville/Cold Lake, Peace River, AB. Senlac & Unity, SK)
• Jackfish 1, 2, & 3. Kirby North & South (Conklin/Lac La Biche)
• Primrose & Wolf Lake (Bonnyville)
• Peace River Complex (Peace River)
• Senlac & North Tangle Flags (Saskatchewan)
• Conventional (Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, AB. Fort St. John, BC)
• Multiple Grande Prairie region assets (Grande Prairie, AB)
• Hays Gas Plant (Medicine Hat)
• West Stoddard Gas Plant (Fort St. John, BC)

• Shift schedule: 
• Oil Sands: 7 Days On, 7 Days Off, 7 Nights On, & Days Off (12 Hour Shifts) 
• Thermal: Kirby & Jackfish: 8 Days on, 6 Days Off, 8 Nights On, 6 Days off, (12 Hour Shifts) First & Last Day are ½ Days. All other locations follow the Oil Sands schedule.
• Conventional: Depends on work location.
• Safety sensitive position: Yes (Pre-Screening A&D test required)

Key Accountabilities:

• Monitor the unit to ensure all production rates are achieved and maintained
• Assist in daily rounds and routines associated with all steam generators
• Learn the layout, purpose and operating parameters of your designated area
• Assist Operators in the preparation and maintenance of equipment
• Participate in safety programs and maintain a safe work environment

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a Power Engineering Program
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs
• Physically fit and able to work in extremes of temperature
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (including GDL) with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract
• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude

Check out our Compensation & Benefits overview to see what we have to offer!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Bus In/Bus Out from Fort McMurray to Albian & Horizon
• May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Please note: University students will not be considered for these positions. Placements are reserved for students requiring steam time as per ABSA regulations