Lead Operator

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is looking for a Lead Operator in Edson to manage day-to-day field operations and provide support during turnarounds and special projects. Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, this role focuses on optimizing well performance, coordinating maintenance activities, and troubleshooting equipment to meet production targets. The Lead Operator will also play a key role in mentoring field staff, ensuring safe operations, and working closely with various teams to support smooth, efficient operations aligned with Cenovus's standards.

Work Environment:

Edson

• This is a full-time employee position working a shift of 10 hours per day, 4 days on, 3 days off

What you'll do:

• Provide operational coverage as required, including acting as the Operations Coordinator to ensure seamless field management and production continuity

• Coordinate daily operations and maintenance of the Ansell/Galloway fields, managing turnarounds, regular operations, and production upsets

• Lead well reactivations, startups, optimization, reconfigurations, facility layups, and pipeline inspections to maximize production efficiency

• Foster a collaborative environment within field operations by providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to ensure safe and effective work practices

• Complete monthly assurance activities, monitor daily production, and oversee sampling and testing to maintain accurate area operations records

• Troubleshoot area-specific equipment to enhance performance and meet production targets in line with Cenovus guidelines

• Verify the accuracy of operational records, including volume balances, log sheets, work permits, and reports, and deliver field production updates to Leadership and authorized personnel

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Asset Integrity, and external services to manage activities related to turnarounds, commissioning, and startup projects

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience

• 3+ years conventional oil and gas field and facility operations experience

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills required

• Strong decision making and troubleshooting skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills

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 November 19th, 2024.

If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Who we are:

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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For more information, please visit cenovus.com.

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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