Plant Operator

The Opportunity:

We have an amazing opportunity for a Plant Operator to join our Albian Operations – MRM Ore Prep team. You will operate the plant to meet planned production, quality and environmental targets. We are looking for self-starter with adaptive work style that works well in a fast-paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset with the drive to enact change. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead.

• Job location: Albian Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta 
• Shift schedule:  7x 7, 12-hour shift (Tuesday-Monday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline : January 28, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure the safety of people, equipment, and the environment while ensuring plant procedures and policies are followed
• Perform plant operation duties including proactive equipment monitoring and rounds in a safe and efficient manner and ensure shift changes are well communicated with oncoming crew
• Prepare equipment for maintenance using Lock Out Tag outs (LOTO's) energy isolation of equipment 
• Issuing Safe Work Permits within a plant operating environment
• Ensure timely action and process adjustments during plant upsets that are consistent with operational objectives and target outputs
• Utilizing our maintenance management system and entering work orders for deficiencies that need to be repaired 

What You Bring to the Role:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid and clean Class 5 driver's license
• Mechanical aptitude to manage hands-on operation of plant equipment an operating mobile such and skid steers, JLG
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a proven safety and environmental mindset and ability to make timely decisions associated with process upsets

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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