The Opportunity:
As a Kirby Depletion/Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make your mark at Canadian Natural, as you grow your career. Our SAGD depletion and development roles create exciting opportunities for professional development and growth. You will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals focused on optimizing our thermal production, in a sustainable way. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of Geoscientists, Production Engineers, field staff and other company professionals, you will learn to use proven subsurface engineering methods in an environment that encourages the development and execution of innovative ideas. You will deliver technical and economic evaluations that influence the company’s investment and operational decisions.
Job location: Calgary, Alberta
Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: September 2, 2025
Key Accountabilities:
Work in a team environment to identify opportunities and create depletion and/or development plans to maximize the net present value (NPV) of the project
Monitor and optimize reservoir performance and recovery strategies for Canadian Natural assets
Provide effective regular project updates and technical evaluation reports for senior management
Design and justify potential workovers, steam and depletion plans, operational and reservoir targets
Maintain and update monthly and annual production forecasts for thermal wells using various technical and analytical methods (these forecasts are critical inputs to budget, 10-year planning, and corporate reserves)
Lead and participate in best-practice evaluations to support the continuous improvement of our thermal business
Ensure the incorporation of relevant regulatory and environmental requirements for asset development plans
What You Bring to the Role:
3 to 15 years of engineering experience with a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA
Thermal and petroleum industry experience is considered an asset
Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization and leadership skills
Experience with data analytics and visualization methods/software would be an asset (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, Python)
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
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