At Canadian Natural Resources Limited, we are proud of the achievements of our people. Our efforts have led us to become a leading senior oil and gas exploration and production company.

Horizon Oil Sands, north of Fort McMurray, is an exciting part of our growth. Horizon Oil Sands operations started in February 2005 and after years of planning and construction, the Horizon Oil Sands successfully and sustainably produced its first barrels of high quality, sweet synthetic crude oil (SCO) in early 2009. First production of SCO was a major milestone for Canadian Natural and we are very pleased with the success of the project. With Phase 1 production capacity of 110,00 bpd, this is just the first step in value creation.  Looking to the future, our assets support 232,000 – 250,000 barrels per day of light, sweet, crude oil production for over 40 years, with no production declines.

This position will be based in Calgary, Alberta to support the growth of Canadian Natural's Horizon Oil Sands.  As part of the Horizon Projects team, this position may be assigned to various contractor workplaces during project phases for extended periods.  In addition to Calgary, domestic locations may include Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia.  International locations may include Italy and the United States.

At Canadian Natural, we believe all employees should share in the company’s success. 

We offer a competitive compensation package comprised of the following:
 •  Base salary, stock options upon hire, stock savings  plan
 •  Annual compensation review
  •  Company benefits

Corporate Relocation Assistance provided and includes:
 •  Movement of household goods, temporary accommodations
 •  Legal and real estate fees on sale and purchase
 •  And more

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd - CNRL - is a publicly traded company on the TSX and NYSE as CNQ.

SCOPE: 
As a key member of Horizon Project team, the Engineer – Rotating Equipment will have overall responsibility for the integrity of rotating equipment for the Horizon Site.

PROJECT ASSIGNMENT:
Project assignment during 2010-2011 to EPC contractor’s home office in any of the following locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Italy or the United States.

KEY AREAS OF CONTRIBUTION:
• Responsible for improving long term machinery reliability by applying industry best practices.
• Provide technical support in selecting materials and prescribing specifications for repairs, redesign, and alterations of rotating equipment installations.
• Perform project reviews for technical acceptance of new mechanical equipment purchases and ensure conformance with applicable company and international industry standards.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide technical support and consultation in field rotating equipment issues.
• Diagnose and evaluate rotating equipment vibration problems.
• Interface with other Rotating Equipment Engineers / Specialists, Planning Groups, Engineering Support, and Contractors to ensure timely co-ordination of maintenance activities and development of ongoing improvements.
• Troubleshoot machinery problems, support Operations in identifying root problem causes, and provide the proper recommendations to improve reliability and ensure a safe and reliable operation.
• Communicate with vendors on rotating equipment warranty issues.
• Support the installation of new rotating equipment, including pre-commissioning and commissioning activities

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Education & Experience:
• An Engineering degree or a certified Technologist with Provincial registration or eligibility for registration
• Minimum of 5 – 10 years experience in the oil and gas industry with a portion of that time spent in an Oilsands operating facility
• Must be experienced with difference types of API and ANSI rotating equipment, mechanical seals, API mechanical seal plans, and mechanical seal failure diagnostics.  Examples of machinery installed in these plant areas are Combustion Gas Turbines, Reciprocating and Centrifugal Compressors, and Pumps.
• Preferred candidates will have experience with rotating equipment integrity management programs or reliability improvement programs
• Experience in MS Office Suite Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Personal Qualities:
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exemplary organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
• Solid work ethic with an ability to analyze, support, prioritize, and deliver required results in a timely and cost effective basis.
• Exceptional problem solving skills to consider the details and complexities of the issues
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to be creative, adaptable, and open-minded.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT:
• Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural Resources Limited
• Know and comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards
• Follow safe work procedures and ensure all personnel comply;
• Report any injury or illness immediately;
• Report unsafe acts and conditions;
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and is worn where and when required.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.