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. Are you a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high-quality work?

If so, Canadian Natural has an amazing team waiting for you. Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Field Lead Operator is primarily responsible for front line leadership focusing on safely executing production opportunities, while ensuring a high level of project readiness. Managing day-to-day operations while interfacing with Safety, Integrity, Environmental and various Engineering disciplines is both rewarding and challenging.

Looking for your direction to actively promote a facts and data decision-making culture. This role requires minimum 80% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office. Job location: Fairview, Alberta* Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off - 10 hours per shift Safety sensitive position: Yes Application deadline: October 23, 2026 * The successful applicant will be expected to live in the Fairview, Worsley, or Spirit River area 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 > 97% Utilize Continuous Improvement techniques and processes to support the areas’ 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, and resolve operational problems Provide local scheduling and supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, or Assistant Foreman What You Bring to the Role: High school diploma/GED required 10+ 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!