Exploitation Engineer

Job Description At Canadian Natural, we are a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us to drive innovation and long‑term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. As an Exploitation Engineer, you will be a key player in a dynamic team focused on maximizing the value of our assets in Western Canada.

You will use your reservoir and exploitation engineering experience to provide technical and economic analysis, support development strategies aligned with corporate targets, and work closely with office and field staff. Job location: Calgary, Alberta Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8‑hour shifts Safety sensitive position: No Application deadline: July 2, 2026 Key Accountabilities Work within a multi‑discipline team to identify opportunities to maximize asset value, while evaluating the performance of company and competitor wells to generate type‑well curves by play type Monitor and optimize reservoir depletion and recovery strategies for the Company’s wells, ensuring alignment with field development plans in conventional play‑type formations Provide recommendations and economic evaluations for completions, recompletions, re‑drills, and new locations, and support the delineation and ongoing updates of field development plan strategies Evaluate potential acquisitions and divestitures within your geographic area, maintaining an understanding of asset performance and strategic fit Maintain and update monthly and annual production forecasts using various technical and analytical methods, including input into budget and 10‑year plan forecasts, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of corporate reserves Ensure all relevant regulatory and environmental requirements are adhered to, and provide regular project updates and technical evaluation reports to senior management What You Bring To The Role 5–20 years of petroleum engineering experience with a Bachelor of Engineering Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA Previous experience in Mannville Stack is an asset Proficient in reservoir performance evaluations, economic analysis and valuations, project management, scheduling, budgeting and reporting Software experience: MS Excel, Mosaic, Harmony Reservoir and Forecast, and Accumap Familiarity with analytics visualization using Tableau and/or Power BI 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 Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays Employment Eligibility All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr