Chemical Engineering Student – Bitumen Production

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working in a fast paced, dynamic team alongside industry leading professionals? Join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and continuous learning! 

Join our dynamic Bitumen Production Process Engineering team and immerse yourself in the world of chemical engineering! This is a unique opportunity for a passionate chemical engineering student to gain hands-on experience in optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and contributing to sustainable practices. In this role, you'll engage in short-range planning initiatives that focus on immediate operational improvements, while also contributing to our mid to long-range strategic projects aimed at innovation and growth. You'll work alongside seasoned professionals, tackling real-world challenges and developing solutions that drive our operations forward. If you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact, we want to hear from you!  Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Canadian Natural employees after they graduate!

• Term length: 8 or 12 months
• Term start: September 2025
• Job location: Fort McMurray, AB - Horizon Mine Operations
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, working Monday to Thursday
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

  Key Accountabilities:

• Assist the Bitumen Production Process engineering team in activities relating to operations, maintenance, and engineering design
• Learn and understand the process, plant operations, and equipment
• Gather field measurements & data to assist engineers
• Review assets and data to see where we can improve and optimize the process 
• Participate in developing and executing improvements in the field and lab (may include pilot development and execution)
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to resolve engineering issues and ensure alignment with operational requirements

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor Degree program in Chemical Engineering (or related program)
• Motivated and positive attitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract