Contractor - Process Operator – 2D

China National Offshore Oil; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Bus service to Fort McMurray

Job summary

CNOOC International is seeking a Contract Process Operator - 2D to join our team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This Safety‑Sensitive role involves a 14x14 shift pattern with 12‑hour days and nights, followed by two weeks off.

The contract spans 12 months through CPNA's contracting partner. Qualified candidates will hold an Alberta 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate, have SAGD/Upgrader exposure, and at least 1 year of field experience.

Qualifications

• Inter-provincial 4th class Power Engineering Certificate valid for Alberta.
• Minimum of 1 year of plant/field experience, SAGD or Upgrader exposure preferred.
• Experience supporting operations, technical, and maintenance teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written/verbal communication and organization skills.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license; legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Develop and apply equipment lockout procedures.
• Issue and manage safe work permits.
• Environmental stewardship.
• Operate equipment within established parameters and SOPs.
• Support unit operations, troubleshooting, and turnover activities.
• Communicate effectively between CRO and on-shift operator.
• Complete tasks per approved directives and procedures.
• Run to Target; log deviations in e-log and escalate as needed.
• Manage abnormal situations via Stabilize/Slowdown/Shutdown (SSS).
• Participate in required training to reach competency.
• Comply with Drug & Alcohol Policy and Ops Excellence processes.

Skills

Power Engineering

Plant/field experience

SAGD experience

MS Office

Communication

Driver's license (Class 5)

Work eligibility in Canada

Education

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate (AB)

3rd Class Power Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long‑term value.

Oil sands development is an important component of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. In Canada, CNOOC Petroleum North America has interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca region – one of the largest deposits of Canadian oil reserves, where we use technologically advanced production processes such as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, began producing in 2008 and is a SAGD-only operation for the interim, with production capacity of around 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions.

This position is classified as a Safety‑Sensitive Position. In this role, you will participate in our rotating 14x14 shift schedule which requires you to work fourteen 12‑hour day shifts (7am – 7pm), followed by fourteen days off. Then you will be required to work fourteen 12‑hour night shifts (7pm – 7am), followed by fourteen days off. Schedules are based on business needs and subject to change. We offer free parking at our site or if you’d like us to take the wheel, you can use our daily bus service to/from Fort McMurray.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Contractor - Process Operator - 2D to join our growing team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in supporting day‑to‑day facility operations, optimizing production performance, and responding effectively to operational challenges.

Please note this is a 12‑months contract position through CPNA's contracting agency.

Your Background

• An inter‑provincial 4th class Power Engineering Certificate valid for Alberta. Preference will be given to 3rd Class Power Engineer and/or additional College/University technical qualifications or trade certificates.
• Minimum of 1 year of plant/field experience, preferably in a SAGD or Upgrader facility.
• Experience in hands‑on support of operations, technical, and maintenance work teams.
• The ability to comprehend a situation and identify underlying causes, use knowledge and experience to tackle the issues.
• Experience in utilizing and developing standard operating procedures.
• Strong organization, planning, and new infrastructure development skills.
• Must have MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Must be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Your Role with Our Team

• Adhering to and enforcing safety policies and procedures;
• Applying and developing equipment lockouts;
• Issuing and managing safe work permits;
• Environmental stewardship;
• Operating equipment within established parameters per established procedures;
• Supporting/responding to unit operations and equipment requirements, including Shift Turnover, Start of Shift Orientation, troubleshooting, and Defined Rounds;
• Communicating between the Control Room Operator (CRO) and on shift operator;
• Conducting assigned activities in accordance to approved directives and procedures;
• Run to Target, report deviations in the e‑log and elevate to Maintenance/Technical/Production for assistance as required;
• Managing abnormal situations by initiating a controlled hierarchy of Stabilize/Slowdown/Shutdown (SSS);
• Participating in and completing required training to achieve a high level of understanding and competency;
• Adhering to CNOOC International's Drug and Alcohol Policy;
• Adhering to all principles of the Production Department Operations Excellence Process.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

• Criminal police record check
• Education verification
• Credential verification

All Safety Sensitive positions could include:

• Drug & Alcohol testing
• Pre‑access medical testing
• Drivers’ abstract for last 3 years
• Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canada’s Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course