About this opportunity: This is a full-time, permanent position, located offshore on the West White Rose Platform (WWRP), working offshore 12 hours per day on a 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation.
Production/Utility Technicians are responsible for the safe monitoring and operation of all process and utility systems. They are to ensure the safe and efficient operation of process/utility systems with a consistent focus on safety and environmental awareness. The production/utility technician is the area authority for the permit to work system within process/utilities. They are to adhere to the PTW standards and ensure that all equipment is prepared for maintenance in an efficient and safe manner. Adherence to Cenovus and regulatory policies/procedures is required at all times.
Production/Utility Technicians assist with the permit-to-work system for the drilling facilities. A successful technician is one who will put safety above all else. They must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining protected operations and meeting operational requirements. Expectations are that the production/utility technician will respond to and take actions for all permit-to-work requirements as well as operational requests.
What you’ll do:
Identifying plant, equipment, and process isolations within the bounds of the Permit to Work system and assist with implementation of mechanical isolations as required.
Gain a strong understanding of Control Room Operator accountabilities and develop the skills and competencies necessary for progression into the role.
Carry out routine rounds and visual inspections of the facility to monitor operations and identify/report anomalies while in the commissioning phase.
Carry out facility and field specific procedural reviews. Report anomalies and update as required.
Carry out facility and field specific P&A; reviews. Report anomalies and update as required.
Complete system competency computer-based training for the Utility/Production systems.
Support service contractors onboard the facility during inspection, commissioning and testing operations.
Carrying out risk assessment, toolbox talks, and field level hazard analysis as appropriate.
Perform the duties of Area Authority under permit to work system for all process/utility areas.
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner. Communicate in a clear and timely fashion and providing accurate information/records.
Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and safe work practices, protection of the environment to be always a consideration.
Participate in the construction sites safety awareness program.
Who you are: Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in Canada.
Training as required by CAPP Standard Practice for Training and Qualifications of Personnel, other regulatory requirements, and company required training as per the approved Training and Competency Matrix.
5 years related experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, offshore experience preferred.
4th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency or other Industrial / Marine certification (CAPP).
The candidate must have adequately demonstrated to the Employer, through on-the job experience or a previous assignment, an ability to perform the duties of a Process Operator competently and safely.
The candidate must also have a thorough knowledge of the installation’s process and utilities systems and be able to provide maintenance support to various equipment
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We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to offshore pre-placement Fitness for Work assessments, which includes drug and alcohol screening, a CAPP medical and BST/HUEBA testing.
You must be able to travel via helicopter and boat. This position requires the successful candidate travel offshore, there you will be required to obtain and maintain medical clearance and obtain all required training necessary for offshore travel.
This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to pre-placement Fitness for Work assessments, which includes drug and alcohol screening, a medical and driver’s abstract review.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT on November 5, 2026. Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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