About this opportunity

Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Plant Operator will work within our Upstream Thermal Operations team Spruce Lake Central and North Thermal facilities. This role will work with direct peers, panel operators, coordinators, maintenance, engineering, and support services to meet production targets and ensure safety standards are followed.

Work Environment

This position is located in the Spruce Lake area, with facilities in rural Saskatchewan about 15km from St. Walburg and 25km from Turtleford and requires the successful candidate to live in the area. Work schedule is comprised of a 12-hour shift, days/nights including working weekends/stat holidays (7 on/7 off), starting on Wednesdays and ending on Tuesdays.

What you’ll do

- Operate the facility safely and efficiently while working collaboratively as part of the operations team.
- Maintain and troubleshoot area‑specific equipment to optimize performance and achieve production targets in line with company guidelines.
- Conduct condition monitoring activities, including sampling and testing, in accordance with area responsibilities.
- Accurately complete operational records such as volume balances, log sheets, work permits and required reports.
- Support maintenance activities carried out by operations, aligned with the site’s operating philosophy.
- Ensure on‑site maintenance personnel are informed of and comply with company requirements, policies, and practices.
- Provide assistance, coaching, on‑the‑job training, and competency assessments for new employees as required.
- Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E;)



requirements while performing the responsibilities of the position.

Who you are

- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Minimum 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate required; preference will be given to candidates holding a 2nd Class Certificate or who have made significant progress toward completing their 2nd Class.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably with a focus on SAGD operations.
- Experience operating steam generation equipment, control panels, oil processing systems, and/or well equipment, along with associated processes and systems, is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety, regulatory standards, and operating procedures.
- For 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.
- 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.





The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 1, 2026.

About Cenovus

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost‑efficient manner. 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.

Total rewards

- Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
- Health & dental benefits
- Substantial mental health coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability perks
- Employee family assistance
- Virtual healthcare coverage

Development philosophy

- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

Culture

Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.

Our values: Protect what matters, Do it right, Make it better, Do it together

Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose‑driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our

📌 Plant Operator (Lloydminster)
🏢 Cenovus Energy
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