Posted: June 20, 2026
Thermal Jackfish Exploitation Engineer - Canadian Natural Resources, Calgary is listed at Canadian Natural Resources in Calgary, AB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Canadian Natural Resources.
Canadian Natural Resources in Calgary, AB is hiring a Thermal Jackfish Exploitation Engineer. This role focuses on optimising SAGD assets and developing recovery methods to maximise production. Key duties include monitoring reservoir performance and creating depletion plans. Candidates need 2-15 years of subsurface experience and a Bachelor of Engineering with APEGA eligibility.
As a Thermal Jackfish Exploitation Engineer at Canadian Natural Resources in Calgary, Alberta, you will play a pivotal role in optimising top-tier SAGD assets. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic development and execution of innovative ideas within a dynamic and collaborative team environment. You will work alongside Geoscientists, Production Engineers, and Reservoir Engineers, applying proven subsurface engineering methods to enhance the performance of our natural resources. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering technical and economic evaluations that directly influence the company’s existing and future thermal assets. A core focus will be on implementing optimised recovery methods to maintain and grow production in an environmentally sustainable manner, ensuring the long-term viability of our operations.
This role involves working within a team to identify opportunities and create comprehensive depletion and development plans aimed at maximising the net present value of a wide variety of projects. A key responsibility is to monitor and optimise reservoir performance and recovery strategies for Canadian Natural assets, ensuring efficient extraction of our natural resources. You will be expected to provide effective, regular project updates and technical evaluation reports for senior management, contributing to informed decision-making. Furthermore, you will design and justify potential workovers, steam and depletion plans, and establish operational and reservoir targets. Maintaining and updating monthly and annual production/injection forecasts for thermal wells using various technical methods, including input into budget, 10-year plan, and corporate reserves, is also critical. Ensuring the incorporation of relevant regulatory and environmental requirements for asset development plans and leading or participating in best-practice and competitor analysis studies to support the continuous improvement of our thermal business are integral to this position. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to how we develop our people and our assets.
To excel in this Thermal Jackfish Exploitation Engineer role, candidates should possess 2-15 years of subsurface experience, encompassing areas such as Production, Exploitation, Reserves, or Reservoir engineering. A Bachelor of Engineering degree is essential, along with registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA. Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, organisation, and leadership skills are highly valued. Basic knowledge of related disciplines, including geology, production, drilling/completions, and facilities engineering, is also required. Experience with data analytics and visualisation methods or software, such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python, would be an asset, as would practical experience with economic analysis and project management. Canadian Natural Resources is committed to the development of its people, offering a culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and integrity. We provide a comprehensive total compensation package, including competitive salary, stock options, and employer-paid health benefits, alongside opportunities for continuous learning and development. Our investment in our people and communities reflects our dedication to responsible operations and shared value.
