Contract Thermal Plant Operator

at  Cenovus Energy

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
Upstream Thermal Operations currently has opportunity for a Plant Operator at our Rush Lake Thermal facility. The Facility Operation consists of water treating, high pressure steam generation, sour oil wells and oil treating facilities. Reporting to the Operations Senior Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring it is run in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the necessary production requirements.
Work schedule is comprised of a 12-hour shift rotating between days/nights including working weekends/stat holidays (7 on/7 off). 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, in extreme weather conditions etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is an asset.
• Experience in equipment isolation, safe work permitting and hazard analysis.
• Proficiency with computers is required (experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, and a field data capture system would be considered an asset).
• The ability to work in a team environment and a willingness to accept increased operational responsibility.
• Solid understanding of safety and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Cenovus Drug and Alcohol policy which includes pre-assignment testing.
  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 define diversity as the variety of people, including all the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it’s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated, and heard. We define inclusion as ‘diversity in action,’ creating an environment of involvement, respect, and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

• 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 aligned to the site’s operating philosophy. Support on-site maintenance contractors by communicating Company’s requirements, policies and procedures, while leading by example
• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required
• Comply with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position’s responsibilities
• Comply with High Reliability Organization standards and expectations