Cenovus Energy

IOC Operator


PayCompetitive
LocationGrande Prairie/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-404479
      Worker Type: Employee

      Group: Ansell Department

      Job Post End Date: 06/22/2023

      About this opportunity:

      The Conventional Production Operations Team is looking to fill a Grande Prairie based IOC Operator Role.

      Cenovus Energy is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Integrated Operations Center (IOC) team located in Grande Prairie. Reporting to the Sr. Coordinator – Integrated Operations, the experienced IOC Operator will support the Conventional assets with a focus on safe operation of field monitoring & surveillance, opportunity evaluation and optimization through the various SCADA systems.

      This position requires the ability to work in a highly diverse and fast paced environment that involves real-time collaboration and attention to detail to maintain base production. The position will lead in troubleshooting and provide recommendations to resolve production and cost related issues.

      This role will have an 8 day on / 6 day off (10-hour days) schedule.

      About Cenovus:

      We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance 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.

      For more information, visit cenovus.com.

      Find Cenovus on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

      Why we work at Cenovus:

      • Safety as a core value

      • Competitive compensation

      • Flex time

      • Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more

      • Volunteering opportunities

      • Community Investment activities

      • Inclusive work environment

      • Career progression/internal mobility opportunities

      • Company/team building events

      Responsibilities:

      • Work with the operations and engineering teams to assess, identify, develop and implement process optimization and operational improvement opportunities for existing infrastructure

      • Coordinate and optimize production by way of adjusting set points and monitoring of SCADA trending and alarms

      • Contribute and support the artificial lift operation, maintenance and optimization through identifying well candidates, enhanced monitoring and operation of new artificial lift wells

      • Develop and follow up on action items driven from the IOC team, engineering and operations

      • Foster a collaborative environment with field personnel and engineering to develop and implement solutions to address maintenance and operational issues

      • Provide mentorship in area of expertise to other staff and encourage knowledge sharing

      • Ensure opportunities identified are captured and supported through logging critical activities

      • Key stakeholder in Conventional’ s leak detection strategy

      Qualifications :

      • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

      • Must have a valid Class 5 driver's license

      • Minimum High School Diploma

      • Minimum 5 years’ experience in oil and gas

      • Strong understanding of SCADA systems and the other various devices that are situated within the IOC (Cygnet, XSPOC, ROIP communications etc.)

      • Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, TEAMS, Mapping systems and SAP

      • Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

      • Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills

      • Ability to troubleshoot SCADA systems, oilwell operations, and other PC based configurations such as XSPOC, Wellview etc.

      • Experience with plant and facility operations, monitoring and surveillance would be considered an asset

      • Proven leadership and coaching record

      • This role is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Cenovus Drug and Alcohol policy which includes pre-assignment testing

      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 define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it’s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated and heard. We define inclusion as ‘diversity in action,’ creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

      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 .

      Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT June 21st, 2023.

      This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills and experience requirements of the job. These requirements may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

      Notification

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      Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.

      Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.

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      Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.

      If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site

  • About the company

      Cenovus Energy Inc. In 2017, Cenovus purchased ConocoPhillips' 50 percent share of their Foster Creek Christina Lake oil sands projects and most of their conventional assets in Alberta and British Columbia, including the Deep Basin.