Plant Operator

Cenovus Energy•Foster Creek, AB

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of processing equipment as required to achieve maximum throughput through assigned unit while actively adhering to the Cenovus policies, safety, operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and Government regulations. While this vacancy is currently at Foster Creek this posting could be used to fill vacancies at any of the Oil Sands Operations sites (Christina Lake, Christina Lake North, Foster Creek, or Sunrise, based on business need).

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 1 years of SAGD Thermal Heavy Oil operations experience.
Minimum Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate with progression towards Third Class.
Maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines.
Successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

Nice To Haves

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor process units to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant production aligned with business objectives.
Identify and troubleshoot abnormal operating conditions and implement corrective actions to maintain operational efficiency.
Prepare equipment for scheduled maintenance activities, including isolation, turnover, and safety verification support.
Conduct field inspections, safety audits, LOTO activities, and regulatory compliance checks to support HSE standards.
Complete and review e-Log entries, operating procedures, and required operational reports to ensure accurate documentation and communication.
Support commissioning, start-up activities, and cross-functional team initiatives to improve process performance and operational reliability.

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
Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.