Plant Operator

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Shift Coordinator, the Thermal Plant Operator will be a highly motivated individual who will focus on meeting facility KPIs, providing mentorship to all levels of staff, and building and maintaining both internal and external relationships. This role will be responsible for meeting all facility targets such as Safety, Production, Costs and Reliability and the safe and efficient operation of their facility, ensuring it meets all the standards and expectations of Cenovus's Organizational culture.

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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

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 and reduce downtime

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

• Support operations performed maintenance activities and on-site maintenance contractors by communicating Company’s requirements, policies and procedures

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

• 2 to 4 years experience in 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)

• Experience in safe work permitting and hazard analysis

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

• Experience in equipment isolation in preparation for maintenance

• Power Engineering/Technical School or Gas Process Operations (GPO)/Production Field Operations (PFO) levels I, II, III, & IV or A, B, C & D is an asset

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 April 3, 2025.

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 resolving next steps.

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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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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