Plant Operator

Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona's operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.

We are actively seeking an experienced

Plant Operator

to join our Operations Team at our Meota Central Facilities. This position requires the successful candidate to reside in the North Battleford area or be willing to relocate upon hire. Reporting to the Shift Engineer, the Plant Operator will be responsible for having a full working knowledge of safety procedures, plant equipment and plant operations in all areas.

Responsibilities

- Ensure compliance with, and commitment to, Strathcona's Health, Safety and Environment and Regulatory (HSER) policies

- Provide creative solutions and effective problem solving of issues that arise within the plant environment i.e., troubleshooting, flagging deficiencies, and recommending changes to current practices.

- Focus on safety, environment and health of employees while maximizing plant production.

- Review, revise and write Operations Procedures.

- Report deficiencies, initiate MOCs and enter workorders.

- Notify leader of emergency/upset situations impacting the facility.

- Maintain Logbooks to ensure entries are legible, informative, and time stamped.

- Compliance with TSASK and OH&S directives.

- Direct maintenance and ensure that the work is completed as per Strathcona's procedures and work standards.

- Provide responsible and effective leadership during emergency situations or maintenance situations.

- Assist with Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills.

- Participate in safety meetings and continually strive to maintain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

- Minimum of a Third-Class TSASK Power Engineering Certificate of Competency, with progress working towards a Second-Class Certificate.

- Minimum of 5 years of related industry experience with steam generation in the Oil and Gas industry (SAGD or CSS).

- SAGD operating experience, and strong understanding of it processes: Once Through Steam Generator’s (OTSG’s), Water treating, Oil treating process, De-oiling process

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, utilizing strong communication and organizational skills.

- Team player with strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.

- Self –motivated, open-minded and results oriented.

- Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, and strong decision-making skills.

- Demonstrated investigative and data analysis ability.

- Strong analytical skills, capable of resolving problems independently.

- Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office programs.

Work Environment

- 12-hour shift schedule on a 7-dayson/ 7-days-off rotation, alternating between day and night shifts. This includes coverage on weekends, holidays, and as needed to support plant operations.

- Position based in a plant setting.

- Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the North Battleford area.

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract required.

Why Strathcona

- At Strathcona, we’re committed to attracting top talent to join our fast-growing Canadian oil and gas team.

- Relocation & Transportation Support: If you need help moving, we offer relocation assistance to make the process easier. Depending on your role and location, we can provide company vehicles, carpooling options, or flights to ensure you can get to site with ease.

- Retirement Savings: Benefit from our generous RRSP matching program to help you plan for the future.

- Performance-Based Compensation: Our unique pay program rewards both individual contributions and overall business success.

- Career Growth: With multiple assets nearby, we offer plenty of opportunities for internal moves to broaden your skills and experience within the industry.

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Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.