Process Operator Intern Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity: 

Ready to launch your engineering career while contributing to the safe and reliable operation of critical energy infrastructure? Join our Asset Integrity team and gain hands-on experience supporting the systems and equipment that keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

Asset Integrity Engineers utilize a variety of inspection, repair, risk assessment, and corrosion management technologies to ensure the effectiveness of asset integrity programs across our Oil Sands, Thermal, and Conventional operations. These programs support a diverse range of assets, including pressure equipment, piping systems, storage tanks, structural components, and an extensive network of pipelines throughout Western Canada.

As an Asset Integrity Engineering Student, you will work alongside a diverse group of stakeholders, including Field Integrity, Production Engineering, Process Engineering, Static & Rotating Equipment Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Projects teams. Through this collaboration, you will gain insight into the technical, operational, and regulatory requirements that support the safe and reliable performance of critical assets.

This role offers the opportunity to develop practical experience with engineering software and tools, industry codes and standards, risk-based decision-making processes, and asset integrity management practices. You will contribute to meaningful projects, enhance your technical knowledge, and build a strong understanding of how engineering, operations, and maintenance teams work together to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Opportunities are available in both Calgary and at our Oil Sands operations. Calgary-based students will support Conventional and Thermal Asset Integrity teams while gaining field exposure through site visits. Students located at our Oil Sands sites will work directly within operations, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced operating environment. 

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical knowledge, develop industry experience, and work alongside experienced engineers while making a meaningful contribution to the reliability and safety of Canadian Natural's assets.

• Job locations: Calgary, AB or Fort McMurray, AB
• Shift schedule: TBD
• Term length: 8 or 12 months
• Term starts: January or May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities: 

• Assist with the writing of engineering assessments for new and existing systems
• Develop corrosion mitigation and inspection strategies for pipelines, plant equipment and piping systems
• Review and track Key Performance Indicators to ensure asset integrity targets are being monitored and maintained
• Provide materials engineering support to ongoing operation, maintenance and new projects
• Participate in metallurgical failure analysis of failed or damaged components
• Perform analysis of inspection and failure data and provide engineering recommendations for ongoing repair and mitigation strategies 

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree program in Materials Engineering preferred, Mechanical Engineering acceptable
• Previous integrity engineering related experience, field experience is considered an asset
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is considered an asset.
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work
• Responsible attitude towards safety, demonstrate leadership and enjoy problem solving
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out of province license
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)
• 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 (Fort McMurray only)
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Fort McMurray only)

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

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.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

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 introduces and prepares them for full-time employment. 

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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. 

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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