Field Lead Operator

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.

Are you a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high-quality work? If so, Canadian Natural has an amazing team waiting for you. Reporting to the Production Foreman, the Field Lead Operator is primarily responsible for front line leadership focusing on safely executing production opportunities, while ensuring a high level of project readiness.

Managing day-to-day operations while interfacing with Safety, Integrity, Environmental and various Engineering disciplines is both rewarding and challenging. Looking for your direction to actively promote a facts and data decision-making culture.

This role requires minimum 80% of the time to be on site with the balance of time in the office.

Job location: Progress Gas Plant, Ksituan and Spring Lake fields

The successful applicant will be expected to live in the Grande Prairie, Spirit River or Dawson Creek area

Shift schedule: 8 days on, 6 days off - 10 hours per shift

Safety sensitive position: Yes

Application deadline: October 13, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

Provide daily mentorship to team members with a clear display towards operational, technical, financial and safety excellence, as well as environmental responsibility

Provide hands-on competency SOCT training to team members

Assist with monitoring production volumes, working closely with a cross-functional team to maintain runtime performance > 97%

Utilize Continuous Improvement techniques and processes to support the areas’ safety, production, financial and environmental targets

Assist with monitoring compressor, facility, battery, and plant throughput relative to capability and initiate actions to optimize, correct deficiencies, and resolve operational problems

Provide local scheduling and supervision of projects as directed by the Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, or Assistant Foreman

What You Bring to the Role:

High school diploma/GED required

10+ years of oil & gas industry experience

GPO (Gas Plant Operator A-D) and/or PFO (Production Field Operations A-D) or a Journeyperson certificate or a Technology diploma

Power Engineering and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification will be considered an asset

Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven safety track record with consecutive years of strong performance

Familiarity with and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and training & teaching best practices

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses

May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development

Check out ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!