About this opportunity:
Upstream Thermal Operations currently has an opportunity for a Plant Operator at one of their Edam area thermal facilities. The Facility Operation consists of water treating, high pressure steam generation, sour oil wells and oil treating facilities. Reporting to the Operations Coordinators, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring it is run in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the necessary production requirements. Successful candidates would be required to live no further than a one-hour drive from the plant facility, located approximately 65 kms from the Battlefords SK.
Responsibilities:
- 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 the Organization’s high standards and expectations
Work Environment
- The facilities are in rural Saskatchewan located approximately 65 kms from the Battlefords SK.
- Shared work-purpose-only vehicles are provided.
- 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.
- Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering certificate is required; however, candidates with 3rd or 2nd class certification is preferred.
- Experience in the oil and gas industry, SAGD operations is preferred.
- Experience in the operation of steam generating equipment, control panel, oil processing and/or well equipment and associated process and systems 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.
- Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License (experienced).
- 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.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 7th , 2023.
