Plant Operator - Cold Lake

ExxonMobil; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Cold Lake, Alberta is seeking a Plant Operator. The role includes operating heavy oil plant systems, ensuring safety, and participating in continuous improvements. Candidates should have a Power Engineering diploma and progress on ABSA certification. Offering competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Start date: May 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus pension

Three weeks of vacation

Flexibility programs

Early professional development program

Qualifications

• Completion of Power Engineering Technology diploma.
• Demonstrated progress on an ABSA 3rd class certificate.

Responsibilities

• Understand and abide by all safety rules and standards.
• Operate process, water reuse and steam units.
• Make process changes to ensure quality control.
• Work in a crew environment for various operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement opportunities.
• Surveil equipment such as compressors and pumps.
• Perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving chemicals.
• Perform minor maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

Power Engineering Technology diploma

ABSA 3rd class certificate

Job description

Imperial is committed to responsible development of Canada’s energy resources while reducing emissions to support a net‑zero future.

Position Overview

A Plant Operator at Cold Lake will receive hands‑on training and then work independently in a heavy oil plant environment. Rotating 12‑hour shifts and the requirement to relocate to Cold Lake are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and abide by all safety rules and standards, reporting hazards and holding responsibility for the safe operation of the assigned facility, tools and company vehicles.
• Operate process, water reuse and steam units including process equipment, steam generators, water treatment facilities, compressors, pumps, treaters and utilities.
• Make process changes to ensure quality control of end products.
• Work in a crew environment to manage activities involved with field gate, all plant units or sulphur recovery operations.
• Participate as a team member to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
• Surveil equipment such as compressors, pumps, treaters, etc.
• Safely perform physical tasks at times, e.g., moving drums of chemicals, lifting, climbing ladders.
• Perform minor maintenance and plant housekeeping.

Skills and Qualifications

• Completion of Power Engineering Technology diploma.
• Demonstrated progress on an ABSA 3rd class certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a driver’s license and be comfortable to drive a pick‑up truck.
• Rotating 12‑hour shifts involving inside and outside work.

Location and Dates

Cold Lake, AB – Start date: May 2026. Application deadline: April 30 2026.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus pension, health care and savings plans.
• Three weeks of vacation (pro‑rated first year), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
• Flexibility programs such as Flex Your Day, part‑time and job‑sharing arrangements.
• Employee‑led resource groups and early professional development program.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all eligible applicants. Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities.