Maintenance Technician

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! Are you seeking an opportunity to demonstrate and develop your Maintenance Technician – Pipefitter skill set? If so, this is an incredible opportunity where you will install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, repair, and maintain equipment within our Secondary Upgrader and Sulphur Department at our Horizon U2 site. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with Canadian Natural and industry standards and procedures. This will include supporting, participating in, and driving our overall safety program, safety awareness, and safety targets.

• Location: Horizon site, Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7 x 7, 12-hour shift
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: June 29, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Execute a detailed and thorough maintenance plan 
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and engineering standards to ensure maintenance projects adhere to compliance
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines, using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing equipment, observation, or other methods
• Be able to read and interpret full scale drawings of pipe systems, line classes, supports, and related equipment, following Isometrics and P&ID’s
• Rig and lift components and torque and tension bolted joints, filling out reports as required

What You Bring to the Role:

• Alberta Journeyman or Red Seal Pipefitter or Steamfitter trades certificate
• 5 -10 years of experience working as a Pipefitter or Steamfitter in a heavy industrial environment
• Well-developed communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to work independently within a dynamic work environment is essential

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!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.