Ethanol Operating Technician

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is currently recruiting for an Ethanol Operating Technician to join their Lloydminster Ethanol Operations team. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of ethanol process equipment within the facility focusing on maintaining and maximizing throughput and product quality.

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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 rotation of a 12-hour shift rotating between days/nights including working weekend/stat holidays. You will be required to work in a wide variety of conditions due to the nature of the operation (working at heights, in confined spaces, with noise, grain dust, extreme weather conditions etc.)

What you’ll do:

• Monitor the process and adjust as required to maximize efficiency and maintain product specs

• Oversee the plant instruments and equipment. Create work requests in SAP for repairs and assist in the development of plant performance improvements

• Complete required process and water testing and take appropriate corrective actions as required

• Prepare plant equipment for maintenance work, following approved policies and procedures

• Complete and authorize work permits as per site safety policies

• Troubleshoot plant operations for continuous improvement

• Identify vulnerabilities affecting safety, on-stream factor, and product quality

• Participate in “HAZOP’s” and “What-If’s” as required.

• Review the daily orders as well as the standing orders, and ensure they are carried out

• Ensure any environmental exceedances are properly reported

• Assist with the development and upkeep of operating procedures

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate, or significant progress towards their 3rd class certification

• Experience in an ethanol refinery or related fermentation process would be an asset.

• Exceptional process trouble shooting and decision-making skills.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a focus toward continuous improvement.

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 April 10th, 2025.

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If you require accessibility 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, with the focus on identifying opportunities for development and career advancement within the organization.

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 sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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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, equitable 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 targets and 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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