Plant Operator - Albian Operations - JPM Ore Prep

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

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