Shift Engineer - SK Thermal

at  Strathcona Resources Ltd

Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona’s operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.
We are actively seeking an experienced Shift Engineer to join our Operations team in our Saskatchewan Thermal division at our Edam facility. Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the Shift Engineer will be responsible for having a full working knowledge of safety procedures, plant equipment and plant operations in all areas. Initiate changes to work routines where performance can be improved without sacrificing safety or product quality. May also be responsible to plan and coordinate the work of contract or maintenance crews.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Ensure compliance with, and commitment to, Strathcona’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and regulatory policies, and practices.
• Ensure effective communication with the operations team members as well as maintenance, production engineering, and supervisory staff.
• Direct maintenance and ensure that the work is completed as per Strathcona’s procedures and work standards.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and control plant conditions and maintain proper documentation including safe work permits, FLHA’s & required safety inspections.
• Provide coaching and training of the operations team and other employees.
• Provide responsible and effective leadership during emergency situations or maintenance situations.
• Willing to train/work in all operating positions in the plant.
• Assist and lead Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills.
• Set an excellent example in work habits and attitude and team skills.
• Able to perform all plant tasks safely, troubleshoot and remedy all upset conditions.

Qualifications Include:

• Maintain and promote professional and positive attitude.
• Establish and maintain respectful and supportive working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams.
• Communicate effectively with internal/external parties.
• Delta V DCS familiarity is an asset.
• An understanding of Once Thru Steam Generators, SAGD wells, Natural Gas compressors and utilities systems (glycol heaters and air compressors)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Able to interpret facility drawings (i.e. PID’s, H&M Balance sheets, line lists, and shutdown keys).

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years SAGD operating experience, and strong understanding of its processes: Steam Generation, Water Treatment , Oil Treating , De-Oiling
• 2nd class Power Engineering certificate preferred, candidates with 3rd Class certificate will be considered.

Work Environment:

• 12-hour shift work on a day/night 7 on 7 off shift rotation in a plant environment, including weekends, holidays and other shift coverage as required

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.
Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.
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If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted

Please refer the Job description for details