Rail 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.

Strathcona is excited to offer an opportunity for a

Rail Operator

to join our team at the Hamlin Facility. Reporting to the Lead Rail Operator, this role supports maintaining safe, efficient operations with minimal downtime. The ideal candidate is highly motivated; exercises sound judgment and communicates effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Functions

- Operate facility equipment and support daily maintenance activities

- Participate in Strathcona’s maintenance and integrity programs

- Demonstrate strong safety leadership and support the Safety Management Plan

- Troubleshoot, repair, and resolve process issues

- Monitor and control facility conditions and maintain accurate documentation, including safety, environmental, operator, and maintenance records

- Perform safety, environmental, and regulatory duties such as hazard identification, equipment lockout, emergency response, and safe work procedures

- Communicate effectively with Strathcona personnel, departments, and service providers

- Load railcars, including pre- and post-load inspections and loading system connections

- Monitor and assist with incoming truck volumes

- Conduct facility inspections and maintain site cleanliness

Skills & Qualifications

- Experience in a crude-by-rail facility and/or prior facility or process operations experience preferred

- Class 1 railroad or industrial railroad operating experience an asset

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and mentorship abilities

- Commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental best practices

- Integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and strong decision-making skills

- Self-motivated, open-minded, results-oriented, and able to take initiative to drive improvements

- Conducts business professionally, ethically, and with a focus on community responsibility

Work Environment

- Must be able to work in all weather conditions

- Position follows a 7-on / 7-off schedule, alternating between day and night shifts

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.