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Process Operator

  • Canada
  • Remote
  • Posted Oct 1, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Apply by
Oct 15, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Location requirements
Country, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Seniority
Not Applicable

Job summary

Operate plant process equipment safely and efficiently, follow procedures and safety policies, manage permits and lockouts, and support shift operations through rounds, troubleshooting, and communication with control room and support teams. Monitor operations against targets, report and escalate deviations, respond to abnormal situations, participate in training, and serve on the Emergency Response Team.

Job details

Position Overview CenerTech Canada Ltd. is seeking Process operators for to join our Oil Sands operations. Our asset expansion plans are ramping up and creating multiple quality opportunities for Process Operators at the established Long Lake. This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position. You will be working a 14 on – 14 off shift, days and nights (subject to change). As a Fort McMurray based Process Operator, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant process equipment. This includes interacting with and supporting the Maintenance, Technical, and Health, Safety, Environmental and Social Responsibility teams within the Oilsands Division of the North American business. Job Duties & Responsibilities Adhering and enforcing safety policies and procedures. Applying and developing equipment lockouts. Issuing and managing safe work permits. Environmental stewardship. Operating equipment within established parameters per established procedures. Supporting/responding to unit operations and equipment requirements, including Shift Turnover, Start of Shift Orientation, troubleshooting, and Defined Rounds. Communicating between the Control Room Operator (CRO) and on shift operator. Conducting assigned activities in accordance to approved directives and procedures. Run to Target, report deviations in the e-log and escalate to Maintenance/Technical/Production for assistance as required. Managing abnormal situations by initiating a controlled hierarchy of Stabilize/Slowdown/Shutdown (SSS); Participating in and completing required training to achieve a high level of understanding and competency. Adhering to CNOOC International's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Adhering to all principles of the Production Department Operations Excellence Process. A member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT). Education & Experience An inter-provincial 4th class Power Engineering Certificate valid for Alberta. Minimum of 5 years of plant/field experience. Experience in hands-on support of operations technical, and maintenance work teams. Have the ability to comprehend a situation and identify underlying causes, use knowledge and experience to tackle the issues. Experience in developing standard operating procedures. Strong organization planning and new infrastructure development skills. Must have MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook). Good written and verbal communication. A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. Must be legally permitted to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

Operate plant process equipment safely and efficiently, follow procedures and safety policies, manage permits and lockouts, and support shift operations through rounds, troubleshooting, and communication with control room and support teams. Monitor operations against targets, report and escalate deviations, respond to abnormal situations, participate in training, and serve on the Emergency Response Team.

Requirements

Requires an Alberta-valid inter-provincial 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate and at least five years of plant or field experience, including hands-on support of operations, technical, and maintenance teams. Candidates must have experience developing standard operating procedures, strong planning and organizational skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, good communication skills, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and legal authorization to work in Canada.

Listed skills

  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • Troubleshooting · Preferred
  • Microsoft Word · Preferred
  • Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Plant Operations
  • Process Equipment Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Equipment Lockouts
  • Safe Work Permits
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Troubleshooting
  • Shift Turnover
  • Operational Communication
  • Abnormal Situation Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Operations Support
  • Emergency Response
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

Job areas

  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety
  • Environmental & Sustainability

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