Plant Operator

Cenovus Energy; California (MO); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator for their Thermal assets. This full-time role involves ensuring safe and efficient operations of water treating and steam generation facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a 4th class Power Engineering certificate and have experience in oil and gas operations. You will play a critical role in maintaining equipment, monitoring conditions, and supporting new employees through training. Join a company that values diversity and offers a competitive rewards package while contributing to sustainable energy development.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada with a 4th class Power Engineering certificate preferred.
• Experience in steam generating equipment and oil processing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to optimize performance and meet production targets.
• Perform condition monitoring and complete area operations records.

Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety and Regulatory Standards

Condition Monitoring

Education

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

Oil & Gas Experience

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 12, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R-408924

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 07/12/2025

About this opportunity:

Upstream Thermal Operations currently has an opportunity for a Plant Operator for our Thermal assets. The Facility Operation consists of water treating, high pressure steam generation, sour oil wells and oil treating facilities. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring it is run in a safe, efficient manner while maintaining the necessary production requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to source talent for the Lloydminster Thermal facility on an on-going basis to support operational needs.

Work Environment:

• This position is located in Lloydminster and surrounding region requires the successful candidate to live in the area.
• This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation 7 days on 7 days off, 12 hours per day.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per Company’s guidelines.
• Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities. Complete area operations records (e.g., volume balances, log sheets, work permits and required reports).
• Support operations performed maintenance activities aligned to the site’s operating philosophy by communicating Company’s requirements, policies and procedures, while leading by example.
• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as required.
• Align with High Reliability Organization standards and expectations and all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities.

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• 4th class Power Engineering certificate is preferred with oil & gas experience.
• Experience in the operation of steam generating equipment, oil processing and/or well equipment and associated process and systems would be considered an asset.
• Experience in equipment isolation, safe work permitting and hazard analysis.
• Solid understanding of safety and regulatory standards and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a mechanical aptitude.

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.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, July 11th, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

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Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive.