Plant Operator

Cenovus Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee family assistance

Virtual healthcare coverage

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Plant Operator to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of processing equipment within the designated unit. The role reports to the Coordinator and requires adherence to Cenovus policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a 4th Class Power Engineer certificate (3rd/2nd class preferred) and have at least 1 year of SAGD experience, with strong computer skills (Word/Excel/Outlook) and SAP knowledge considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Minimum 1 year of SAGD operations experience.
• Preference for 3rd or 2nd Class Power Engineer certificates.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook; SAP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational rounds and condition monitoring in the assigned area.
• Document results via electronic logs and adjust operations as needed.
• Support maintenance scheduling and follow LOTO procedures.
• Respond to process upsets or alarms and communicate until resolved.
• Provide coaching and on‑the‑job training to new staff.

Education

4th Class Power Engineer Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Field data capture system

Power engineering troubleshooting

Job description

About this opportunity

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 08/28/2026

Cenovus is currently recruiting for the Plant Operator position. Reporting to the Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of processing equipment to maintain optimal efficiency within the assigned unit. You will be actively adhering to the Cenovus policies, safety, operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and Government regulations.

While this vacancy is currently at Christina Lake North, this posting could be used to fill vacancies at any of the Oil Sands Operations sites (Christina Lake, Christina Lake North, Foster Creek, or Sunrise, based on business need).

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT August 27, 2026.

Work Environment

Foster Creek & Christina Lake: This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation. Foster Creek and Christina Lake has full-service camp facilities. Depending on your place of residence and your shift rotation, bus and/or air transportation to/from site is offered from designated departure points in select locations. Foster Creek is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB. Christina Lake, Christina Lake North and Sunrise have service flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton. Saskatoon will become a service flight hub effective September 1, 2026. There will also be bus transportation to these sites from La Corey, AB / Lac La Biche, AB effective September 1, 2026.

Sunrise: This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation. Sunrise is located approximately 100 km northeast of the City of Fort McMurray and is a fly in/ fly out remote camp-based position. Cenovus will provide transportation to Sunrise from designated hubs out of Calgary and Edmonton. At the Sunrise site, employees will be provided comfortable camp accommodations and recreational amenities.

What you’ll do

• Perform operational rounds and conduct condition monitoring, including sampling and testing within the assigned area.
• Document results through electronic log entries, interpret findings, and make necessary operational adjustments.
• Support the AWT's maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work and following Cenovus's LOTO procedures.
• Respond to process upsets or alarms and maintain clear communication with required parties until resolution is achieved.
• Provide assistance, coaching, on‑job training and assessments to new employees as required.
• Support Cenovus Safety Culture through Team initiatives such as the frontline audits and inspections, Safety Meetings, and Unit Inspections.
• Conduct thorough Handover Meetings with outgoing / incoming Plant Operations staff.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment, building strong working relationships while also demonstrating the ability to work safely and independently as a motivated self‑starter.

Who you are

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Possess a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate, with preference given to those holding a 3rd or 2nd Class Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in SAGD operations.
• Proficiency with computers is required (experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, and a field data capture system would be considered an asset).
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills to complement Power Engineering qualifications.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre‑employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Who we are

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an 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.

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The Cenovus experience

We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

Total rewards

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
• Health & dental benefits
• Substantial mental health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee family assistance
• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

Our values: Protect what matters, Do it right, Make it better, Do it together Cenovus.

Cenovus Cares

We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round. Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work. Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event). Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.

Staff resource groups

We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.