Field Lead Operator

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! As a Field Lead Operator in the Wapiti Field, you will spend the bulk of your time in the field working in a dynamic environment as a key member of a cross-functional team and with continuous adherence to Canadian Natural’s Mission Statement. This exciting, fast-paced area consists of mature oil and gas properties and new gas developments that are located South of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

This role requires minimum 80% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office.

- Job location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off - 10 hours per shift
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline: October 29, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

- 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 process 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

What You Bring to the Role:

- High school diploma/GED is required
- 7+ years of oil & gas industry experience
- GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson certificate or a Technology diploma
- Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset
- 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 & teaching best practices

What We Offer:

- 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

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!