Asset Integrity Lead Engineer

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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.

Make your mark while you grow your career! With more than 10 years of successful operations, the Horizon Oil Sands asset is a cornerstone of Canadian Natural's portfolio, producing approximately 292,500 bbls/day of synthetic crude oil. The Asset Integrity Lead Engineer for Bitumen Production, is a key member of the Asset Integrity Leadership Team and is responsible for providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and people leadership to a multidisciplinary team of engineers and inspectors.

In this role, you will ensure the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of pressure equipment, piping systems, tanks, and associated static assets within the Bitumen Production area. You will drive risk-based decision-making, asset life-cycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting operational excellence and business objectives.

Job location: Horizon - Fort McMurray, Alberta
Shift schedule: 4x3, 10-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: November 4, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, coaching, and development to a team of Asset Integrity Engineers, Specialists, and Inspectors
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Pressure Equipment Integrity Management System (PEIMS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and Asset Integrity programs within Bitumen Production
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including ABSA regulations, Alberta Safety Codes Act, company standards, and industry best practices
Oversee integrity assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations of pressure equipment, piping systems, storage tanks, and associated infrastructure
Ensure effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of damage mechanisms and degradation threats impacting asset reliability and equipment life
Lead risk assessments and develop fit-for-purpose mitigation strategies that align with business objectives and corporate risk management frameworks
Accountable for communicating integrity risks, equipment vulnerabilities, and threat management plans to operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership stakeholders
Support turnaround planning, major maintenance activities, and capital projects by providing technical integrity guidance and risk-based recommendations
Drive reliability improvement initiatives through data analysis, failure investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned implementation
Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Process Engineering, Projects, and Technical Services groups to develop and execute asset integrity strategies
Monitor asset health indicators and establish long-term plans to ensure safe operation and maximize equipment life-cycle performance
Foster a strong safety culture and ensure all integrity activities are conducted in accordance with company values and safety expectations

What You Bring to the Role:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, or eligible for registration
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Oil Sands, Refining, Upgrading, Petrochemical, or Heavy Industrial Operations, with significant exposure to Asset Integrity Management
Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams, including employee development, performance management, succession planning, and stakeholder engagement
Strong knowledge of damage mechanisms affecting oil sands and refinery process equipment, including corrosion, erosion, high-temperature degradation, cracking mechanisms, and materials performance
Extensive experience with Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Systems (PEIMS), Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), and Fitness-for-Service (FFS) assessments.
Strong understanding of pressure equipment regulations, including Alberta Safety Codes Act, ABSA requirements, and relevant industry standards such as API 510, API 570, API 579, API 580/581, API 653, and applicable ASME Codes
Knowledge of inspection methodologies, NDT techniques, corrosion monitoring programs, and asset risk evaluation processes
Experience in threat management, reliability improvement, and long-term asset strategy development
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence decisions across multiple organizational levels
Proven ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic operating environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Oil Sands Bitumen Production facilities
Knowledge of process safety management and mechanical integrity programs
Advanced expertise in corrosion engineering, metallurgy, reliability engineering, or pressure equipment engineering
API Certifications (API 510, API 570, API 653, API 580/581) would be considered an asset
Experience supporting major turnarounds, outage planning, and capital project execution

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
May be eligible for additional premiums
Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
First class camp facilities
Health & Wellness Spending Account
Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
Employee & Family Assistance Program

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