Contract Plant Operator

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner.

We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

The Contract Plant Operator will operate the facility safely and effectively while working collaboratively as part of the team in the SAGD facility. This role requires a Contract Operator who is trained and proficient in the operation of one or more areas of the processing facility.

The Contract Plant Operator will provide support in implementing business improvements by evaluating opportunities and challenging existing processes to achieve operational goals. The successful candidate will act as a role model by embodying Cenovus' core values and culture while advocating for and ensuring the health and wellness of employees through adherence to safety policies and support of Cenovus' Safety Commitments.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

- Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelines.

- Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on results.

- Operational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shift.

- Provide assistance, mentoring, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required.

- Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work using the LOTO procedure.

- Perform walkarounds, participate in informal LOTO and HSE safety audits.

- Complete housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as required; conduct handover meetings with the outgoing/incoming area Plant Operator.

Qualifications:

- Legally authorized to work in Canada.

- Previous SAGD experience preferred.

- Preference given to someone with process and de-oiling experience.

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. A driver's abstract may also be requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.