Plant Operator - Albian Operations

Canadian Natural; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking a Plant Operator for the Albian Sands Site in Fort McMurray, Alberta. You will contribute to safe, reliable operations and work with a team of operators and maintenance staff to meet production targets.

The role emphasizes interaction with multiple stakeholders, issuing permits, and continuous improvement to maximize efficiency on a rotating 12-hour shift. Safety sensitivities are included as a key focus.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Operational or Tradesman work with Hydrocarbon experience at a large integrated industrial facility.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to work in high paced team environment with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and coordinate day-to-day plant activities to meet production, quality and environmental targets.
• Issue Safe Work Permits for hot work, confined spaces and other high-risk tasks with LOCKOUT procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform maintenance and housekeeping with a focus on safety and reliability.
• Enter work orders and monitor facility readings in the maintenance system; perform rounds and sample collection.
• Participate in start-up, operation and shut down of unit operations with documented procedures.
• Maintain shift documentation including logs and safety/environmental reports, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Operational experience

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 or GED

4th Class Power Engineering Ticket

Journeyman Certification

Job description

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! We have an amazing opportunity fora Plant Operator to join our Albian Plant Operations Team. As a Plant Operator, you will interact and coordinate with a team of operators and maintenance staff to ensure that production, quality and environmental targets are met for our operations. The key functions of a Plant Operator are to contribute to the reliability and safe operations of our facility and to work with many key internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Shift Team Lead.

• Job location: Albian Sands Site - Fort McMurray, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 7x7 – rotating day and night, working 12 hours per shift (Tuesday -Monday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Utilize your operations expertise in a dynamic production environment, maintain and optimize equipment and processes and collaborate with members of your team to oversee the day-to-day plant activities
• Issuing Safe Work Permits within a complex hydrocarbon operating environment, including hot work, work within confined spaces, and excavation/trenching work and safe isolation of process equipment including; the development of specific equipment Lock Out Tag Outs (LOTO’s), placing and verifying isolations, and blinding
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform area maintenance activities and housekeeping including-
  • Blinding, Valve and pump replacements and operating mobile equipment
  • Recommending modifications to plant processes where performance can be improved. Work with the various teams on preventative maintenance and ensure equipment is running efficiently and safely
  • Utilize our maintenance management system and enter work orders for deficiencies that need to be repaired and monitor facility readings, perform proactive equipment monitoring rounds and sample collections
  • Participate in review, modifications or development of facility procedures and start-up, operate and shut down unit operations with expertise
  • Ensure all safety documentation is completed for all personnel working in the facility under operations care
• Identify and scope out Continuous Improvement opportunities to maximize production, minimize operating costs and eliminate downtime
• Maintain proper documentation on a shift-by-shift basis including operating logs, Intelletrac, maintenance records and safety & environmental reports
• Provide training on operating policies and procedures

What You Bring to the Role:

• 5 years of Operational or Tradesman work with Hydrocarbon experience at a large integrated industrial facility with a minimum Grade 12 or GED is required
• 4th Class Power Engineering Ticket and/or Journeyman Certification and/or a Technology Diploma is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Self-starter that works well in a high paced team environment with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in an outside environment, at heights, climbing ladders and work in and around confined spaces

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2425639
• Job Category Mining & Oil Sands Operations