Plant Operator

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is looking for a Thermal Plant Operator to join its organization, based at Paradise Hill Thermal. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual focused on meeting important facility metrics, providing mentorship to all levels of staff, and building and maintaining both internal and external relationships. This position is responsible for achieving all facility targets, including Safety, Production, Costs, and Reliability. This role will also ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility, meeting all standards and expectations of Cenovus's organizational culture.

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Work Environment:

• This position is located in the Lloydminster area and requires the successful candidate to live in the area

• 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 to meet production targets as per company’s guidelines

• 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 operations-performed maintenance activities in alignment with the site’s operating philosophy, and provide guidance to on-site maintenance contractors by effectively communicating the Company’s requirements, policies, and procedures, while leading by example

• Provide assistance, mentoring, 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 of 3 years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry such as a Petrochemical Refinery, Upgrader, or SAGD (experience in other industries like Pulp and Paper or Power Generation will be considered)

• 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency

• Understanding of processes and associated control systems including PLC (programmable logic control) and DCS (distributed control system)

• Experience in equipment isolation for maintenance, as well as expertise in safe work permitting and hazard analysis

• Power Engineering or Technical School (2 years) and a First or Second Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency are considered assets

• Knowledge of Safety and Regulatory standards and procedures, along with experience in SAGD Process, Steam, and Production Well operation are considered assets

• Gas Process Operations (GPO)/Production Field Operations (PFO) levels I, II, III, & IV or A, B, C & D are considered assets

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 January 5th, 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.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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For more information, please visit cenovus.com.

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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