Power Engineering Student
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!
As a Power Engineering Student working atour Conventional, Thermal, or Oil Sands locations, you will become a part of a team that manages the day-to-day requirements associated with plant operations. In this role, you will gain your required steam time, exposure to an oil industry environment and training thatwill be highly beneficial towards your Power Engineering program and you will receive mentorship and coaching from an experienced operations team, tohelp develop your career.
- Term length:4 Month or 6 Month
- Term start:January, May, July, of 2027
- Job locations:
- Albian & Horizon
- Thermal (Conklin/Lac La Biche, Bonnyville/Cold Lake, Peace River, AB. Senlac & Unity, SK)
- Jackfish 1, 2, & 3. Kirby North & South (Conklin/Lac La Biche)
- Primrose & Wolf Lake (Bonnyville)
- Peace River Complex (Peace River)
- West Stoddard Gas Plant (Fort St. John, BC)
- Oil Sands:7 Days On, 7 Days Off, 7 Nights On, & Days Off (12 Hour Shifts)
- Thermal: Kirby & Jackfish: 8 Days on, 6 Days Off, 8 Nights On, 6 Days off, (12 Hour Shifts) First & Last Day are ½ Days. All other locations follow the Oil Sands schedule.
- Conventional: Depends on work location.
- Safety sensitive position: Yes (Pre-Screening A&D test required)
- Monitor the unit to ensure all production rates are achieved and maintained
- Assist in daily rounds and routines associated with all steam generators
- Learn the layout, purpose and operating parameters of your designated area
- Assist Operators in the preparation and maintenance of equipment
- Participate in safety programs and maintain a safe work environment
The Role:
- Currently enrolled in a Power Engineering Program
- Familiar with Microsoft Office programs
- Physically fit and able to work in extremes of temperature
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (including GDL) with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract
- Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- Bus In/Bus Out from Fort McMurray to Albian & Horizon
- May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Please note:
University students will not be considered for these positions. Placements are reserved for students requiring steam time as per ABSA regulations
Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduce and prepare you for full-time employment.
Many of our co-op students are successfully hired for permanent positions upon graduation. Our structured new grad developmental programs exemplify our mandate to develop and advance our people.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 by Canada's Future Workforce .
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.
Culture of Innovation:As a leading investor in R&D, we are in a unique position to find innovative ways to continuously improve our business and enhance environmental practices. This approach is key to…
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