Strathcona Resources Ltd. (“Strathcona”) is a Calgary, Alberta based oil and gas production and development company focused on maximizing oil and gas recovery from its low decline, high free cash flow oil and gas resource base. Strathcona's operations, infrastructure and land position are focused in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strathcona is always looking for people focused on growth, both personal and professional. Those who love a challenge and get excited at the prospect of collaborating with talented people to continuously improve and innovate on tasks both large and small.

We are actively seeking an Operations Specialist to join our Lloydminster Thermal Business Unit team. Reporting to the Senior Foreman, this role is responsible for providing the operations teams with daily direction to operate in a safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious manner. This role will optimize facility throughput, reduce CPF downtime and maintain all processes within specification. The Operations Specialist will provide technical leadership in identifying and implementing ideas which will improve productivity, efficiency and safe operations while practicing operating cost management to support the Sr. Foreman - Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with, and commitment to promoting, Strathcona’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and regulatory policies, and practices
• Act as a Leader in promoting a strong safety culture through proactive reporting, safety meeting participation, site hazard and risk assessments, lockout procedures. etc.
• Contribute to proactive reporting targets
• Due to enhanced operating knowledge, take independent action to address any substandard condition or activity and communicate to team members lessons learned
• Continually maximizing CPF throughput and operating cost efficiency
• Foster continuous improvement and development of the Operations team on-site.
• Act as first point of contact for production and operational information and guidance
• Troubleshoot complex process problems, identify opportunities for improvement and optimization, and document changes
• Maintain communications with various departments (Production, Engineering, Maintenance and Operations).
• Plan, manage, direct and coordinate the operational and strategic activities of the business unit.
• Ensure that the operating procedures for the plant are understood, observed, and complied with consistently
• Responsible for mentoring and directing Operations staff
• Assist in providing direction to contractors and new to site workers
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship on the operation of the CPF
• Perform one on ones and work with staff on completing their yearly performance goals and performance review process.
• Work with the Senior Foreman on cost and budget discipline throughout the year
• Oversee shift scheduling to ensure appropriate area coverage.
• Support management decisions with honest and open communication with all employees

Qualifications & Skills:

• Second-Class or Third-Class Power Engineering Certificate.
• Minimum 7+ years of industry experience with steam generation (SAGD or CSS) with a strong operational knowledge of SAGD well pair operation, steam production, oil treating and multi-phase pipelines.
• Demonstrate competence in corporate work processes and values.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills that enable good decision making and judgement.
• Maintain and promote professional and positive attitude.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
• Demonstrate flexible/innovative thinking skills and be receptive to new ideas, concepts and divergent views.
• Support consistent operational practices across all shifts.
• Willing to provide constructive feedback on operator development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Work Environment:

• Position based in a plant setting.
• Available for after-hours facility troubleshooting support.
• Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the area.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract required.

Why Strathcona:

At Strathcona, we’re committed to attracting top talent to join our fast-growing Canadian oil and gas team.

• Relocation & Transportation Support: If you need help moving, we offer relocation assistance to make the process easier. Depending on your role and location, we can provide company vehicles, carpooling options, or flights to ensure you can get to site with ease.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from our generous RRSP matching program to help you plan for the future.
• Performance-Based Compensation: Our unique pay program rewards both individual contributions and overall business success.
• Career Growth: With multiple assets nearby, we offer plenty of opportunities for internal moves to broaden your skills and experience within the industry.

Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

Strathcona is committed to developing a high-performance culture through collaboration, trust, and agility. We value our work, our communities, and our commitments – but most of all, we value the team of people who make what we do possible.

Apply to Strathcona

If you have what it takes to be a great Strathcona team member, we want to hear from you. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity but only those selected to advance through the process will be contacted.