Asset Integrity Lead Engineer

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! With more than 10 years of successful operations, the Horizon Oil Sands asset is a cornerstone of Canadian Natural's portfolio, producing approximately 292,500 bbls/day of synthetic crude oil. The Asset Integrity Lead Engineer for Bitumen Production, is a key member of the Asset Integrity Leadership Team and is responsible for providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and people leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and inspectors.

In this role, you will ensure the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of pressure equipment, piping systems, tanks, and associated static assets within the Bitumen Production area. You will drive risk-based decision-making, asset life-cycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting operational excellence and business objectives.

- Job location: Horizon - Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Shift schedule: 4x3, 10-hour shifts
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
- Application deadline : November 4, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, coaching, and development to a team of Asset Integrity Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and Asset Integrity programs within Bitumen Production
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including ABSA regulations, Alberta Safety Codes Act, company standards, and industry best practices
- Oversee integrity assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations of pressure equipment, piping systems, storage tanks, and associated infrastructure
- Ensure effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of damage mechanisms and degradation threats impacting asset reliability and equipment life
- Lead risk assessments and develop fit-for-purpose mitigation strategies that align with business objectives and corporate risk management frameworks
- Accountable for communicating integrity risks, equipment vulnerabilities, and threat management plans to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership stakeholders
- Support turnaround planning, major maintenance activities, and capital projects by providing technical integrity guidance and risk-based recommendations
- Drive reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, failure investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned implementation
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Process Engineering, Projects, and Technical Services groups to develop and execute asset integrity strategies
- Monitor asset health indicators and establish long-term plans to ensure safe operation and maximize equipment life-cycle performance
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure all integrity activities are conducted in accordance with company values and safety expectations

What You Bring to the Role:

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or eligible for registration
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in Oil Sands, Refining, Upgrading, Petrochemical, or Heavy Industrial Operations, with significant exposure to Asset Integrity Management
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams, including employee development, performance management, succession planning, and stakeholder engagement
- Strong knowledge of damage mechanisms affecting oil sands and refinery process equipment, including corrosion, erosion, high-temperature degradation, cracking mechanisms, and materials performance
- Extensive experience with Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Systems (PEIMS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments.
- Strong understanding of pressure equipment regulations, including Alberta Safety Codes Act, ABSA requirements, and relevant industry standards such as API 510, API 570, API 579, API 580/581, API 653, and applicable ASME Codes
- Knowledge of inspection methodologies, NDT techniques, corrosion monitoring programs, and asset risk evaluation processes
- Experience in threat management, reliability improvement, and long-term asset strategy development
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across multiple organizational levels
- Proven ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic operating environment

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in Oil Sands Bitumen Production facilities
- Knowledge of process safety management and mechanical integrity programs
- Advanced expertise in corrosion engineering, metallurgy, reliability engineering, or pressure equipment engineering
- API Certifications (API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580/581) would be considered an asset
- Experience supporting major turnarounds, outage planning, and capital project execution

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

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