Student Plant Operator

Student Plant Operator page is loaded## Student Plant Operatorlocations: Cold Lake, ABtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100564Strathcona 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 **Student Plant Operators** to join our Cold Lake team. Reporting to the Shift Engineer, the successful candidates will assist in the safe and efficient operation of the plant equipment and will gain valuable experience towards their Power Engineering certifications.We have opportunities at each of our three Thermal Facilities (Lindbergh, Orion, Tucker) starting in **May 2026** for 4 or 8-month terms.**Responsibilities:*** Perform routine plant operations duties of the SAGD facility (plants and/or wells)* Ensure compliance with Strathcona’s Health, Safety, Environment and Regulatory (HSER) policies, and practices.* Prepare equipment for maintenance and ensure that the work is completed as per Strathcona’s procedures and work standards* Assist with Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills* Provide creative solutions and effective problem solving of issues that arise within the plant environment i.e., troubleshooting, flagging deficiencies and recommending changes to current practices.* Support management decisions with honest and open communication with all employees* Support other Plant Operators in developing Operations Procedures* Notify the supervisor of emergency/upset situations impacting the facility report deficiencies, and enter work orders* Be willing to train/work in all operating positions in the plant* Ensure all areas are kept clean to meet/exceed company standards* Assist in coverage for vacation, sick days and leaves and upset conditions* Be able to complete Power Engineer Logbook entries concisely and on time**Qualifications Include:*** Completion of Grade 12* Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency* Currently enrolled in a Power Engineering co-op/internship program* Valid Class 5 driver’s licence* Demonstrated record of safe work habits and a commitment to safety* Establish and maintain respectful and supportive working relationships with team members and with colleagues in other teams* Communicate effectively with internal/external parties* Demonstrate flexible/ innovative thinking skills* Excellent problem solving and organizational skills* Mechanically inclined**Work Environment:*** 12-hour shift work on a day/night shift rotation in a plant environment, including weekends, holidays and other shift coverage as required* Working outside in changing weather condition**Physical Demands*** Ascending and descending Ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds, traveling to thermal plant.**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.Join Our Team At Strathcona, we make every effort to hire local qualified employees for all of our operating areas. Our employee base lives within each of those communities in which we operate and participates on local committees, boards and teams to help support the growth of each community. Strathcona offers a competitive compensation package and a unique opportunity to participate in the growth of a dynamic oil and gas company. All correspondence will be held confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest in Strathcona. Only applicants who meet our requirements will be contacted.
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