Tailings Process Engineer

Job Description Canadian Natural is looking for a Tailings Process Engineer to join the Albian Tailings Engineering team in Calgary, Alberta. Key Accountabilities Apply engineering principles to assess, design, monitor and optimize fluid transport systems, improving safety and efficiency. Conduct hydraulic analyses, mass balance assessments, and process calculations for slurry and water systems, producing technical reports and recommendations that consider risk, economics, operability, and maintainability.

Collaborate with engineering disciplines, vendors, EPCs, operations, maintenance, and project teams to address engineering challenges and drive continuous improvement. Perform field reviews including walk-downs and validation of existing systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and apply relevant industry codes and standards aligned with design risk.

What You Bring To The Role 8+ years of related industry experience, with previous experience in oil sands tailings preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Registered with APEGA (P.Eng. preferred).

Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and engineering best practices. Experience with: Full pipe and open channel flow hydraulics using Newtonian and non-Newtonian slurries. Process engineering modeling software AFT Fathom and SRC Turbulent and Bingham fluid models.

Vacuum breaker, pressure relief sizing, and piping design with HDPE piping. Design documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, LDTs, datasheets, functional descriptions, control philosophies, plans, profiles, etc). Transient analysis (asset).

Excel script or VBA macro programming (asset). Benefits Competitive salary, stock options, company‑matched stock savings plan, and annual bonuses. Eligibility for relocation support pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy. 100% employer‑paid extended health, dental and vision benefits.

Health & Wellness Spending Account. Multiple community volunteering opportunities. Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Access to online learning platforms for continuous development. Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays. Job Details Location: Calgary, Alberta Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8‑hour shifts (Monday – Friday) Safety sensitive position: Yes Application deadline: July 7, 2026 All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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