Wapiti Oil Field Operator — Safe, Efficient Production Leader

Cenovus Energy; Valhalla Centre; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking an experienced Wapiti Operator to join our Northern Corridor Operations team in Grande Prairie area. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation and optimization of the Wapiti oil battery, wells, pipelines, and related facilities, with supervision of contractors and strong emphasis on safety leadership.

The position requires a Class 5 license, unionized environment, a 8 days on/6 days off shift rotation, and residency in or around Grande Prairie.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of oil and gas operating experience.
• Grade 12 education required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and reside near Grande Prairie.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize wells, compression systems, pipelines, and related facilities to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Enhance production and equipment uptime while proactively identifying cost-saving and improvement opportunities.
• Lead safe work practices by conducting hazard assessments, initiating Safe Work Permits, and demonstrating strong safety leadership.
• Independently manage call-outs, troubleshoot issues including compression systems, and identify ways to reduce future call-outs.
• Supervise contractors and ensure flawless execution of maintenance, support with new well/facility start-ups, and other operational activities.
• Support compliance with corporate policies, government regulations, and safety programs, including ERP and Oil Spill Exercise Training.
• Accurately input downtime coding and production data, ensuring timeliness and precision in reporting and documentation.
• Utilize systems like IOC to drive operational efficiency and contribute to planning, peer reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Contractor supervision

Education

Grade 12

Tools

IOC system

ERP

Job description

Cenovus Energy is seeking an experienced Wapiti Operator to join our Northern Corridor Operations team in Grande Prairie area. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation and optimization of the Wapiti oil battery, wells, pipelines, and related facilities, with supervision of contractors and strong emphasis on safety leadership.

The position requires a Class 5 license, unionized environment, a 8 days on/6 days off shift rotation, and residency in or around Grande Prairie.