Contract Operator

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. 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.

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.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Contract Operator south of Drayton Valley (Brazeau area). The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to effectively participate as a team member in the operation and maintenance of our gas wells and facilities. The operations team ensures the maximum performance of mechanical, instrumentation and facilities while managing the day-to-day operation of wells, pipelines, multi-well batteries, field booster compressors and sour gas facilities.
Work Environment :
The shift is 8 days on – 6 days off working a 10 hour work day and willing to take callouts as required. The successful candidate must reside in the Drayton Valley / Lodgepole area.
Responsibilities :
• Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of CVE's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System
• Ensure HSE issues are given primary consideration in all activities undertaken within area of responsibility. Models and coaches on behaviors to help a safety culture in which unsafe acts and/or conditions, no matter in what area of responsibility, are to be reported so corrective actions can be taken
• Understand and perform safety, environmental and regulatory responsibilities such as hazard identification, equipment lockout, emergency response and implement safe work procedures
• Promotes a culture where setting goals, achieving and measuring results is expected
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be able to operate and troubleshoot Pump jacks and have knowledge of pump off controllers (POC’s)
• Maintain books for accounting.
• Support and champion the MOC (Management of Change) system
• Perform housekeeping, performance monitoring and maintenance activities
• Must be able to meet all the Operators roles and responsibilities as per CVE document.
Qualifications :
• Operating experience is an asset but not required
• This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Cenovus Alcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignment testing
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Utilize computer programs without assistance (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP)
•– Need to possess strong work ethic
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills
• Must reside in the Drayton Valley / Lodgepole area
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions
• Strong team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willing to champion change