Thermal Plant Operator

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is seeking a Thermal Plant Operator for their Thermal Spruce Lake organization. The role involves managing water treatment, high-pressure steam generation, sour oil wells, and oil treating facilities. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Plant Operator ensures safe and efficient operations while meeting production targets. This is a great opportunity for those with experience in upstream thermal operations.

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Work Environment:

• This position is located in Spruce Lake and requires the successful candidate to live within 1 hour of the facility.

• This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation

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 and meet production targets as per Company’s guidelines

• Perform condition monitoring, including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, and complete area operations records (e.g., volume balances, log sheets, work permits, and required reports)

• Support operations and maintenance activities aligned with the site’s operating philosophy. Communicate Company’s requirements, policies, and procedures to on-site maintenance contractors, while leading by example

• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required

• Comply with all HS&E requirements and High Reliability Organization standards and expectations in the performance of this Position's responsibilities

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineering certificate, or significant progress towards a 2nd class certification

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation of steam generating equipment, control panel, oil processing and/or well equipment and associated process and systems

• Experience in equipment isolation, safe work permitting and hazard analysis

• Experience with SAP and a field data capture system are assets

• Solid understanding of safety and regulatory standards and procedures

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 March 5, 2025.

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.

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 determining next steps.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, 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.

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