Project & Facilities Engineering Student - Plant Operations

2 days ago

Fort McMurray Alberta TP, Fort McMurray region, Canada Canadian Natural Resources Limited Full time

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside leading industry professionals? Join a company whose culture fosters a fun working environment, the development of meaningful relationships, and continuous learning

As a Project Engineering Student, you will be integrated into our Horizon Project Engineering team and will assist in the execution of multi-disciplinary capital projects. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience in engineering, project management and field construction. Reporting to the Lead Project Engineer, you will be working with senior project engineers assigned to specific business areas.

  • Term length: 8, 12 or 16 months
  • Term start: January, May or September 2025
  • Job location: Fort McMurray, AB - Albian Sands or Horizon Mine Operations
  • Shift schedule: 4 x 3 - 10 hours (Monday - Thursday)
  • Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develop detail engineering by the in-house and 3rd party engineering contractors ensuring all engineering deliverables and contractual obligations are met
  • Participate in various internal project activities including HAZOPS, 3D model reviews, procurement activities, deliverables review process, ensuring that all required information for the contractor is adequate and timely
  • Assist the construction group in the proper review and resolution of all engineering and technical issues that arise outside the approved engineering design
  • Database development and organization
  • Maintenance of project engineering tools and templates (Word, Excel, Maximo, etc.)
  • Field walk downs during construction and measure construction progress
  • Contract formation and manage change order to support construction

What You Bring to The Role:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor Engineering or Master’s Degree Program. All Engineering disciplines welcome
  • Good knowledge of the basics of Excel and analytical skills
  • Good understanding of pressure vessels, pressure piping & valves
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and positive aptitude
  • A pre-employment drug and alcohol test must successfully be complete

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • 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.

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

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. Students may be considered for permanent, full-time positions upon graduation through our New Grad program Our structured New Graduate Developmental Programs exemplify our mission to develop our people.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce.
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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