Cenovus Energy

Plant Operator

Plant Operator
Notice info
LocationLloydminster, SK
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 08/01/2025


About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for operating a plant area or unit in a safe, effective and productive manner. This role will work with direct peers, panel operators, coordinators, maintenance, engineering, and support services to meet production targets and ensure safety standards are followed.


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Work Environment:

This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area
This is a full-time employee position working a shift of 12 hrs/day; 7 days on 7 days off; 42 hrs/week; Wednesday start; 2 week cycle


What you’ll do:

Operate the facility in a safe and effective manner while working collaboratively as part of the operating team
Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets
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 maintenance activities to align with the site’s operating philosophy and HS&E requirements
Ensure on-site maintenance workers are informed of Cenovus requirements, policies and practices
Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as required


Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate is required, however, preference will be given to those candidates who hold a 3rd class or have made significant advancement towards completing their 3rd class.
Minimum 2 years experience in the oil and gas industry preferably with a focus on SAGD operations
Experience in the operation of steam generating equipment, control panel, oil processing and/or well equipment and associated process and systems is an asset.

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 July 31, 2025.

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 resolving next steps.

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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If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .


Who we are:

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an 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.

Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .


The Cenovus experience


Total rewards

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage


Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.


Our culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
Our values:

+ Protect what matters + Do it right + Make it better + Do it together

Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares* , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.

+ Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work. + Earn donation grants while volunteering ($20/hour, up to $1,000 per event). + Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.

Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.


Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com .

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.

Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.

If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE , please apply by going to our Internal Career Site .

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