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Contract Plant OperatorCenovus | Christina Lake, AB

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Cenovus

Christina Lake, AB

Onsite

Close Date:  

6/10/2026

5/29/2026

Contract

Start 6/20/2026

Company Overview

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating sustainability considerations into our business plans.

We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.


Job Description

The Contract Plant Operator will operate the facility safely and effectively while working collaboratively as part of the team in the SAGD facility. This role requires a Contract Plant Operator who is trained and proficient in the operation of one or more areas of the processing facility.

The Contract Plant Operator will provide support in implementing business improvements by evaluating opportunities and challenging existing processes to achieve operational goals. The successful candidate will act as a role model by embodying Cenovus' core values and culture while advocating for and ensuring the health and wellness of employees through adherence to safety policies and support of Cenovus' Safety Commitments.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelines.
• Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on results.
• Operational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shift.
• Provide assistance, mentoring, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required.
• Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work using the LOTO procedure.
• Perform walkarounds, participate in informal LOTO and HSE safety audits.
• Complete housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as required; conduct handover meetings with the outgoing/incoming area Plant Operator.

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Previous SAGD experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Minimum Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate; Third Class Power Engineering Certificate is preferred.

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. A driver's abstract may also be requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Role: Contract Plant Operator
Location: Christina Lake
Rotation: 12 hours per day, and 6 hours on the first and last day; 8 days on, 6 days off, Tuesday to Tuesday, rotating days and nights.
Travel/Additional: Fly-In/Fly-Out. Camp Accommodations provided. Flights hubs in Calgary and Edmonton.

Qualifications

Operating experience, relevant industry experience.: 1 - 2 years (Desired)
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