Mechanical Engineer
Canadian Natural•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mechanical Engineer provides technical guidance and input across all mechanical engineering aspects of design, operation, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional regulations, relevant industry standards, and best practices. The role supports Thermal Oil Sands and Conventional oil and gas surface facilities, as well as capital projects, including brownfield and greenfield developments, and management of change (MOC) operational projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10–20+ years of relevant industry experience in the mechanical discipline, with a focus on static equipment and piping (design, calculations, analysis, and technical documentation review)
- Extensive project experience within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB), with strong preference for SAGD/CSS thermal oil sands experience in Alberta
- Experience in detailed design and fabrication environments, including equipment packaging, with additional exposure to rotating equipment considered an asset
- Broad mechanical expertise, including familiarity with pipelines, rotating equipment, and strong understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces
- Professional registration (or eligibility) with APEGA, EGBC, or APEGS, along with strong knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, and proven communication, facilitation, and continuous improvement skills
- All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- additional exposure to rotating equipment considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Provide technical review, critique, and engineering expertise to EPCs and external contractors in the development of engineering deliverables
- Review, oversee, and approve internally completed engineering work, including authentication of professional work products as required
- Evaluate and approve concessions and deviations from internal engineering standards
- Support Asset Integrity teams with code-related inspections, fitness-for-service assessments, and piping and vessel registrations and modifications
- Participate in and lead mechanical discipline contributions during Process Hazard Assessments (PHA), Risk Assessments, and Design Safety Reviews
- Support the development and implementation of mechanical standards and procedures (including piping, valves, and static equipment), and mentor Engineers and Engineers-in-Training to build technical capability
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Extensive career development opportunities
- Access to multiple learning platforms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
