Contract Plant Operator

Job Description

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 Client's core values and culture while advocating for and ensuring the health and wellness of employees through adherence to safety policies and support of Safety Commitments.

Location:  Foster Creek

Work Environment:
- This is a contract position.
- Schedule: 12 hours per day. Rotating days/nights.
- Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off. Wednesday to Tuesday.
- Foster Creek 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.
- Our Oil Sands facilities are serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton.

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.
- Minimum of 1-3 years operating experience, relevant industry experience would be an asset.
- Minimum 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.
- Previous SAGD experience preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- Third Class Power Engineering Certificate is preferred.


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.
Requisition Start Date:   2025-01-20
Requisition End Date:   2025-07-19

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