Field Operator
Cenovus Energy•Rainbow Lake, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Field Operator is responsible for the safe and effective operation and maintenance of conventional sweet and sour oil and gas wells and facilities. As part of the Operations team, you will support day-to-day field activities to ensure reliable performance of wells, pipelines, multi-well batteries, booster compressors, and oil and gas facilities, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Class 5 driver's license
- Satisfactory driving record
- Adherence to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Conventional oil and gas field and facility operations experience and experience working in a sour environment is considered an asset.
- Hands‑on experience with plunger lift systems; pumpjack and refrigeration plant experience considered an asset.
- GPO (Gas Process Operations) Certificate or Fourth Class Steam ticket considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain wells and facilities in a safe and efficient manner, including pumpjacks, plunger lift systems, pipelines, and batteries.
- Support and comply with CVE’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System, ensuring safety is the top priority in all activities.
- Identify hazards, follow safe work procedures, perform equipment lockout, and respond to emergencies as required.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, including pumpjacks and pump‑off controllers (POCs), to maintain reliable operations.
- Perform housekeeping, routine maintenance, performance monitoring, and regulatory checks to support asset integrity.
- Maintain accurate field documentation and accounting records.
- Champion Management of Change (MOC) processes and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
- Promote a results‑driven, team‑oriented culture by communicating effectively and modeling safe, responsible behaviors.
Benefits
- 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
- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
- Company-provided housing
- Employee Giving and Volunteering Program (Cenovus Cares) with donation grants and matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
