Lead Operator

Canadian Natural • Grande Prairie, AB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you a proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in the field and is seeking an opportunity to grow with a company that values operational excellence and innovation? If you’re a self-starter with a strong track record of high-quality execution, we want to hear from you! As a Lead Operator in the Gold Creek Field, you will spend most of your time in the field as a key member of a dynamic, cross-functional team, upholding Canadian Natural’s mission and values. Located south of Grande Prairie, Alberta, this fast-paced area produces approximately 30,000 BOE/d and supports significant multi-year development. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work across functions, including Safety, Integrity, Environmental, and various Engineering disciplines, and to be a catalyst for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of oil and gas industry experience
• Minimum grade 12/GED and GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson Certificate or a Technology diploma
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance
• Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training and teaching best practices

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility
• Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members
• Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 98%
• Utilize Continues Improvement techniques and processes to support the area safety, production, financial and environmental targets
• Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, resolve operational problems
• Provide local supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman or Assistant Foreman

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• stock options
• company matched stock savings plan
• annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED