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Data Specialist Full-time Job

Mar 20th, 2025 at 17:10   IT & Telecoms   Calgary   11 views Reference: 12480
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Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Thermal Data Integration Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make your mark at Canadian Natural while gaining invaluable experience to develop and grow. Our diverse set of thermal facilities (SAGD, steam flood, and CSS) create exciting opportunities for professional growth and innovative opportunities.

You will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals focused on developing and implementing data based tools and solutions.  Working with a multi-disciplinary team of production engineers, field staff and other company professionals, you will use both your knowledge of data systems and thermal operations with the goal of improving productivity and profitability of the Thermal business unit.  You will support our business teams by providing daily support for real time data challenges and developing solutions for data storage, visualization, digital processes, automation, and advanced analytics.

  • Job location: Calgary, Alberta
  • Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
  • Safety sensitive position: Yes
  • Application deadline: April 1, 2025

Key Accountabilities:

  • Work within a team of engineers and utilize various software suites to leverage and analyze large data sets, primarily within our Thermal operations.
  • Develop new data driven tools to improve profitability of our various thermal assets by improving surveillance techniques, optimizing asset performance and reducing costs.
  • Work directly with operations and engineering disciplines to understand their data based challenges and develop unique and custom solutions. 
  • Maintain existing databases and data analysis applications by providing troubleshooting and system support.

What You Bring to the Role:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Energy or Petroleum Engineering preferred).
  • 5+  years of relevant engineering experience; with APEGA registration as a P.Eng. or EIT. Experience in thermal production and/or operations is preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Aveva’s PI application suite with preference given to candidates skilled in building and maintaining PI Data Archives and PI Asset Frameworks. Experience with Honeywell’s Uniformance suite is beneficial.
  • Commitment for self learning and a keen interest in developing skills in the emerging uses of data technologies. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, applying engineering practice with a methodical approach to tackling complex challenges.
  • Skills in the following areas are beneficial:
    • common programming languages (Python, R, SQL)
    • KNIME, Databricks, Git/DevOps
    • visualization platforms such as tableau and power BI, 
    • data science fundamentals and concepts
  • Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

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
Company Description
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.