Process Safety Engineering Student

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Canadian Natural Resources invites a Process Safety Engineering Student to Calgary for a 12-month term starting May 2027. You will work with Operations, Process Engineering and Asset Integrity teams to support risk management across Alberta, Saskatchewan and BC, participating in PHA, risk assessments and failure analyses, and helping develop mitigation strategies. Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree (Chemical Engineering preferred; other disciplines considered), be safety oriented with leadership and problem solving, physically and mentally fit, and hold a valid Class 5 Alberta license. Proficiency in Excel is required; Power BI/SQL/Python are assets. Apply online with resume, optional cover letter and unofficial transcripts; ensure legal eligibility to work in Canada.

The Opportunity: 

Ever wondered how large industrial facilities identify and manage risk before incidents occur? Join our Process Safety team and gain hands-on experience applying risk management principles that help ensure the safe and reliable operation of some of Canada's largest energy assets.

Our Process Safety team identifies, evaluates, and manages process safety risks across Canadian Natural's operations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Through activities such as Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), risk assessments, inspection deferral studies, and incident investigations, the team supports safe operations and continuous improvement.

As a Process Safety Engineering Student, you'll work closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Asset Integrity & Reliability Engineering, and other technical teams. You'll gain exposure to process safety systems, regulatory requirements, corporate standards, risk assessment methodologies, and the application of Canadian Natural's Corporate Risk Matrix. You'll also learn Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques and contribute to initiatives that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

If you have a responsible attitude toward safety, demonstrate leadership, and enjoy problem-solving, this opportunity is for you!

• Job locations: Calgary, AB with site visits as required
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities: 

• Participate in risk reviews and support engineering assessments for new and existing risks
• Review and track Key Performance Indicators to ensure operating assets are being run and maintained
• Provide process safety and integrity support to ongoing operation, maintenance and new projects
• Participate and perform failure analysis of failed components
• Provide recommendations for repair and develop mitigation strategies

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in Chemical engineering preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be considered
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Required to be physically and mentally fit for work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is considered an asset.
• Responsible attitude towards safety, demonstrate leadership and enjoy problem solving
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or an equivalent out of province license
• A pre-employment drug screening test must be successfully completed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary only)
• Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available (Fort McMurray only)
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Fort McMurray only)
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment. 

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d. 

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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