Cenovus
Contract Operator
Onsite
POSTED
7/7/2026
Job Description
The Contract Plant Operator is responsible for operating the facility safely and effectively while working collaboratively within a SAGD facility team. The successful candidate will be trained and proficient in one or more processing areas and will support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving operational goals.
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Act as a role model by demonstrating Cenovus core values and culture.
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Support employee health, wellness, and safety through compliance with company policies and Safety Commitments.
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Identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational performance.
Location
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Site: Sunrise
Work Environment & Schedule
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Full-time contract position.
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Sunrise: 12-hour shifts with 6-hour first and last days, 8 days on / 6 days off (Tuesday to Tuesday), rotating days and nights.
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Full-service camp accommodations are available at all locations.
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Bus and/or air transportation may be provided from designated locations depending on residence and shift schedule.
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Flight hubs are located in Calgary and Edmonton.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintain and troubleshoot area-specific equipment to optimize performance and meet production targets.
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Perform condition monitoring, including sampling, testing, documenting results, and taking corrective action as required.
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Conduct operational rounds and maintain accurate electronic log entries of actions taken during the shift.
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Provide mentoring, on-the-job training, and assessments for new employees as required.
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Support maintenance activities by preparing equipment for planned work using LOTO procedures.
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Perform walkarounds and participate in informal LOTO and HSE safety audits.
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Complete housekeeping activities, document findings, take corrective action, and participate in shift handovers.
Qualifications
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Relevant industry experience is considered an asset.
Education & Certification
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Minimum Fourth-Class Power Engineering Certificate.
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Third Class Power Engineering Certificate preferred.
Qualifications
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About Cenovus
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.
Role summary
Contract Operator
Onsite
TYPE
Contract · 12 Months
STARTS
8/4/2026
POSTED
11 hours ago
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