Operations Technician

ExxonMobil; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and chemical company is seeking experienced Operations Technicians for an offshore position in Newfoundland and Labrador. The ideal candidate will possess a Process or Chemical Technologist qualification and have broad knowledge of well equipment and safety practices. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards and operating oil & gas equipment. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including opportunities for career growth and mentorship programs.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exceptional benefits program

Competitive vacation package

Flexibility programs

Networking and mentoring

Qualifications

• Process / Chemical Technologist qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Broad working knowledge of well equipment, separation, gas compression, and power generation systems.
• Working knowledge of safety practices common to the industry.

Responsibilities

• Understand and abide by all safety rules and standards.
• Ensure Operations achieve sustained reliability and eliminate incidents.
• Operate and surveil oil & gas process equipment.

Skills

Broad working knowledge of well equipment

Safety practices common to the industry

Process / Chemical Technologist qualification

Education

Process / Chemical Technologist qualification or equivalent

Tools

Distributed Control System (DCS)

Emergency Control System (ECS)

Fire & Gas System (FGS)

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

Come be part of the Upstream Production Operations Department of ExxonMobil Canada Energy. Our offices are located on the East Coast of Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland with a workforce of nearly 250 people and two world class offshore production assets.

What role you will play in our team

ExxonMobil is currently recruiting for Operations Technicians with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. The position is located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, and will require you to travel offshore via helicopter or supply vessel.

What you will do

As an Operations Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and abiding by all safety rules and standards, reporting hazards, and holding responsibility for your role in the safe operation of the platform.
• Understanding and abiding by all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensuring that Operations achieve sustained reliability while eliminating safety, health, and environmental incidents.
• Providing technical and operational expertise within platform operations to achieve specific safety and production goals.
• Operation & surveillance of oil & gas process equipment.
• Handling normal and upset process conditions and emergency situations.
• Contributing to EMC Operations & Maintenance strategy through execution of Operations PMs and submission of maintenance notifications as required.

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Process / Chemical Technologist qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Broad working knowledge of well equipment, separation, gas compression and power generation systems
• Working knowledge of the Distributed Control System (DCS), Emergency Control System (ECS), and Fire & Gas System (FGS) would be considered a strong asset.
• Working knowledge of safety practices common to the industry.

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Previous related industry experience will be considered as an asset.
• If you have graduated from college within the last 3 years, a copy of your final, unofficial transcript must be included with your application.

Start date: Q1, 2026

Location: St Johns, NL (offshore position)

Your benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with ExxonMobil and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason ExxonMobil is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package - provides you with at least three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro‑rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
• Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part‑time and job‑sharing arrangements.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).

Other Considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre‑employment background screening will be required.
• In certain situations, ExxonMobil may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Imperial Oil, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
• In accordance with the Canada‑Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, first consideration for employment will be given to qualified persons who meet the residency requirements of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador set out in the Elections Act, 1991, S.N.L. 1992 c. E-3.1.

Application deadline: January 9, 2026

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Job ID: 82634