Mine Survey Technologist - Horizon Oil Sands

WORK WITH GREAT PEOPLE.  ACCOMPLISH GREAT THINGS.  CREATE YOUR CAREER PATH.

At Canadian Natural, we are proud of the achievements of our people.
Our goal has always been to run our business and run it well, executing on our projects and creating value for our shareholders. That is what we have focused on for the past twenty years, and it is what we continue to focus on.  Today the efforts of over 5000 employees have helped us become a leading senior oil and gas exploration and production company. 

Horizon Oil Sands
Horizon Oil Sands is an exciting part of our growth.  Full production capacity for Phase 1 is 110,000 bbl/d of fully upgraded, light, sweet synthetic crude oil.  We will see incremental production gains throughout the completion of future expansion and debottlenecking, with targeted full facility capacity of approximately 250,000 bbl/d.  Further phases of expansion will bring the ultimate capacity to 500,000 bbl/d.

COMPETITIVE SALARY - STOCK OPTIONS - STOCK SAVINGS PLAN - ANNUAL BONUSES - BENEFITS - RELOCATION - COMPANY SPONSORED LOCATION PREMIUMS, FLY IN/FLY OUT ALLOWANCE AND SITE ACCOMMODATIONS!

See our Candidate Information Guide at www.cnrl-candidate-info.com to learn about our competitive compensation plan and much more!

This position is based in Fort McMurray, Alberta and is eligible for:
• Relocation to Calgary or Fort McMurray
• Company Sponsored Fly In/Fly Out and Site Accommodation Program with charter flights available from Calgary or Edmonton

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Our Horizon Oil Sands operation is expanding with project spending for 2012 forecasted at approximately $1.55 billion with future projected spending of approximately $2 - 2.5 billion each year for the next several years.

The Mine Survey Technologist will be responsible for completing regularly scheduled as well as unscheduled surveys of the mine pit and construction site. The role has potential for future career advancement and growth in:
o Mine Planning
o Data processing accountabilities
o Providing recommendations to implement improved technologies and procedures for mine survey

HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK?
• Complete surveys of the mine pit and construction site using Topographical modeling
• Update the digital database using Minetec MineSight software
• Compile monthly reports including volume and tonnage calculations
• Maintain as-built database for all mine projects
• Research and remain current with all improvements in the surveying and GPS fields

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Typically 2+ years of related industry experience, with a technical diploma or certificate in Mining or Engineering
• Familiarity with and understanding of:
o GPS and conventional survey equipment
o 3D software capabilities
o Minetec MineSight, AutoCAD or similar topographical software
o Open pit mine and mining in construction waste facilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
At Canadian Natural, safety is a core value. We conduct all of our operations in a way that identifies, minimizes and mitigates harm to the health and safety of employees, contractors, the public and the environment.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited - CNRL - is a publicly traded company on the TSX and NYSE as CNQ.