Mining Engineering Student

The Opportunity:

Calling all future Mine Engineers! Ready to dive into the world of Oil Sands mining and dig into this exciting opportunity? Step into a world brimming with exciting challenges and enriching learning opportunities. We have opportunities from Mine Technology, Mine Costing and Projects, Mine Planning, Mine Operations Projects, Mine survey or immerse yourself in our dynamic Tailings planning team. Gain invaluable hands-on experience in mine engineering, honing your skills while making a real impact. Embrace this chance to join a company culture that fosters a fun working environment, developing meaningful relationships, and continuous learning!

• Term length: 4, 8, 12 or 16 months
• Term start: January, May or September
• Job location: Calgary, AB or Oil Sands Site (Horizon or Albian site), Fort McMurray, AB
• Shift schedule: Various
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Support mine and tailings operations through performance monitoring, design work, analyzing trends, optimizing production efficiencies
• Design work may include haul roads, earth structures, tailings storage structures and pit walls
• Assist in the budget process by collaboratively providing inputs to develop the annual mine operations budget
• Assist in different planning scenarios and design work to determine best economic path forward 
• Detailed scheduling to support Mine, tailings and project execution plans

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in Bachelor Degree program in Mining/Mineral Engineering is preferred, Civil or Geological Engineering is also acceptable
• A class 5 driver’s license and a relatively clean driver’s abstract is required for this position. Ability to drive in the mine with no known restrictions
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• Previous engineering or field experience is considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary)
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy. Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term. 
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available 
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

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