All positions are located at Wolf Lake / Primrose Plant sites and require residency in the Bonnyville or Cold Lake Alberta area.

Canadian Natural’s Thermal Group is based in the Wolf Lake area which is located approximately 50km North of Bonnyville, Alberta and supported by the Cold Lake and Bonnyville communities. We operate 4 plants connected to multiple field wells in the area. Canadian Natural’s large oil production process includes Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS), and Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). The facilities include multi-plant crude de-hydrations units, 4 steam plants along with 85MW cogeneration power plant and 3 recycle water reuse units with extensive brackish water conditioning facilities.

Candidates will have minimum of 5 years experience in the Oil and Gas, steam generation or pulp/paper industries along with a thorough knowledge of plant processes such compression, dehydration, refrigeration, pipeline and wells, including proven track record in production optimization and cost control. In addition, the candidate must hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have a working knowledge of safety policies.

A grade 12 education, or equivalent, is required along with a 2nd or 3rd class Boilers Branch Power Engineering Certificate; and/or Technology Diploma. Certification in First Aid, WHMIS, TDG, H2S and Fall Arrest is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated with strong communication, organizational and team skills complemented with a strong work ethic.

Reporting to the Foreman, the Plant Operator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work 12 hour shift which includes day/night rotation;
• Start and shut down all plant equipment with very little supervision;
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform minor repairs and servicing;
• Assist with the commissioning of new projects;
• Assist in overseeing day to day plant and field activities; and
• Train others.

Canadian Natural does provide transportation to and from the work site where feasible however operators may have to travel to a central pickup point in Cold Lake or Bonnyville. Compensation will be dependent upon qualifications of the applicant.