Assistant Foreman

The Opportunity:

As the Assistant Foreman, you will play a key role in supporting the planning and execution of field operations within the Rocky Mountain House (Ferrier) Area. You will be responsible for facilitating safe, reliable and cost-effective production of the natural gas and oil wells along with associated facilities in the area.

As a leader within the team, you will be required to support and promote our culture of safety and continuous improvement. Effective leadership, communication and coordination skills are essential and a key function of this role by effectively engaging stakeholders including: local land owners, the MD & Counties, and the Facility, Exploitation and Subsurface teams based in Calgary.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership, knowledge and direction to field staff towards Canadian Natural's Safety Management Systems
• Maximize safe well production and facility throughput by working closely with Production Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, SCC Coordinator, Technical and Administration Teams to maintain runtime performance of > 98% from wellhead to sales
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual operating budgets while maintaining cost control for your area
• Provide leadership and supervision to field staff by on-site work planning and day-to-day direction while managing staff performance, spend >80% of time in the field
• Maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Other Details:

• Job location: Rocky Mountain House
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8 hours/day, Monday – Friday
• This is a safety sensitive position

Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of production/field experience in an operations role, with primary focus on natural gas and pumping oil production (maintenance trade experience may also be considered)
• Gas Plant Operating/Production Field Operations Certificate A, B, C, D or equivalent
• Working knowledge of safety standards, environmental regulations and budget preparation experience
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification preferred
• Skilled communication, coaching and training abilities related to facility equipment, processes and interactions (plant to field and site to site)
• Strong data analysis and computer skills with SCADA, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Production Tracker, Accumap, PVR.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

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Application deadline is April 10, 2024 . Apply now!