Plant Operator

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is currently recruiting for the Plant Operator position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, the Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of processing equipment to maintain optimal efficiency within the
assigned unit. You will be actively adhering to the Cenovus policies, safety, operating rules, schedule agreements, attendance guidelines, and Government regulations.

While this vacancy is currently at Christina Lake, 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).

Work Environment:

Foster Creek & Christina Lake

• This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation

• Foster Creek and Christina Lake has full-service camp facilities

• Depending on your place of residence and your shift rotation, bus and/or air transportation to/from site is offered from designated departure points in select locations

• Foster Creek is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton

• Christina Lake is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB. and Lac La Biche, AB

• Christina Lake North is serviced by flight hubs in Calgary and Edmonton

Sunrise

• This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation

• Sunrise is located approximately 100 km northeast of the City of Fort McMurray and is a fly in/ fly out remote camp-based position.

• Cenovus will provide transportation to Sunrise from designated hubs out of Calgary and Edmonton

• At the Sunrise site, employees will be provided comfortable camp accommodations and recreational amenities

What you’ll do:

• Perform operational rounds and conduct condition monitoring, including sampling and testing within the assigned area. Document results through electronic log entries, interpret findings, and make necessary operational adjustments.

• Support the AWT’s maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work and following Cenovus’s LOTO procedures.

• Respond to process upsets or alarms and maintain clear communication with required parties until resolution is achieved.

• Provide assistance, coaching, on-the-job training and assessments to new employees as required.

• Support Cenovus Safety Culture through Team initiatives such as the frontline audits and inspections, Safety Meetings, and Unit Inspections.

• Conduct thorough Handover Meetings with outgoing / incoming Plant Operations staff.

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment, building strong working relationships while also demonstrating the ability to work safely and independently as a motivated self‑starter.

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Possess a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate, with preference given to those holding a 3rd or 2nd Class Certificate.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in SAGD operations.

• Proficiency with computers is required (experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, SAP, and a field data capture system would be considered an asset).

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills to complement Power Engineering qualifications

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 March 11, 2026.

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