Plant Operator

Country

Canada

Location

Balzac

Employment Type

Employee

Requisition Number

CAN02686

Closing date

Oct-01-2025

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

In Canada, in addition to our oil sands business, CNOOC International is a 50% partner and operator of a natural gas fired combined cycle power station located in Balzac, Alberta. The Balzac Power Station generates 120 megawatts of power for the Alberta electricity grid.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

In this role, your work schedule will be day and night rotating shifts that will average out to 37 and 1/3 hours per week on an annual basis. Please note that you may be required to work overtime dependent on business or safety needs.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Plant Operator to join our growing team in Balzac, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in driving the safety of our day-to-day operations and the overall performance of our facility.

Your Role with Our Team

This position is for a Plant Operator / Power Engineer at the Balzac Power Station, located 10 minutes north of Calgary. The Power Plant is a 120MW Combined Cycle Facility comprised of 2 GE LM 6000 Gas Turbines and a 25MW Dresser Rand Condensing Steam Turbine. The Plant is operated by one Control Room Operator and one Assistant Operator, who both report to the Plant Manager. The successful candidate will be required to work 12 hour rotating shifts, both days and nights. Flexibility of the schedule is required and this may include relief scheduling.

This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive position.

You will also be responsible for:

- Operating the plant equipment in a safe, efficient, and effective manner;

- Reporting any environment, safety, or reliability related deficiencies to the Control Room Operator or Plant Manager;

- Understanding and complying with CNOOC International Policies and Procedures, both corporate and site specific;

- Training to the Control Room Operator competency level and providing coverage if this position is vacant;

- Complete an log book entry each shift and conduct a detailed hand over to the incoming operator;

- Manage abnormal situation by initiating a controlled hierarchy or stabilize/slowdown/shutdown;

- Operating high pressure equipment and auxiliaries;

Your Background

- An Inter-Provincial Second Class Power Engineering Certificate OR Third Class Power Engineering Certificate with significant progress towards achieving the Second Class Certificate;

- A two year Power Engineering Technology Diploma would be a definite asset;

- Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a large industrial plant setting;

- An understanding of High Voltage Switch Gear and Power Generation Equipment is essential;

- Control Room operating experience is highly desired;

- Combined cycle/gas turbine and high voltage switching experience are also highly desired;

- Demonstrate decision making, communication and problem-solving skills;

- Dependable, self-motivated, results driven and a strong team player;

- SAP knowledge will be considered an asset;

- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean abstract;

Your Career Development

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

- Criminal police record check

- Education verification

- Credential verification

All Safety Sensitive positions could include:

- Drug & Alcohol testing

- Pre-access medical testing

- Drivers’ abstract for last 3 years

- Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canada’s Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course