About this opportunity:
Upstream Thermal Onstream Operations currently has an opportunity for a Plant Operator at the Edam East SAGD Facility. The Facility Operation consists of water treating, high pressure steam generation, sour oil wells and oil treating facilities. Reporting to the Operations Senior Supervisor, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring it is run in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the necessary production requirements while working collaboratively as part of the operating team.
Work Environment:
The facilities are in rural Saskatchewan located approximately 60 km from North Battleford or 70 km from St. Walburg, SK and requires the successful candidate to live within 100kms of the facility while on shift. Shared work-purpose-only vehicles are provided
This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation of 7 days on 7 days off, rotating days and nights, 12 hours per day
What you’ll do:
Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per Company’s guidelines
Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities. Complete area operations records. (e.g. volume balances, log sheets, work permits and required reports)
Support operations performed maintenance activities aligned to the site’s operating philosophy
Support on-site maintenance contractors by communicating Company’s requirements, policies and procedures, while leading by example
Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as required
Align with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities and high Reliability Organization standards and expectations
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineering certificate is required, or 2nd class or have made significant advancement towards completing their 2nd class
Minimum 4+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, and SAGD
Experience in the operation of steam generating equipment, control panel, oil processing and/or well equipment and associated process and systems
Experience in equipment isolation, safe work permitting and hazard analysis
Solid understanding of safety and regulatory standards and procedures
Mechanical proficiency and strong troubleshooting skills
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.
For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT February 24th, 2025.
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Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Who we are:
We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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