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Job Title


Contract Operator


Company : Petroplan


Location : Calgary,


Created : 2025-12-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the Company Our client is a leading company in the oil and gas industry, committed to operational excellence and safety. Our mission is to deliver sustainable energy solutions while fostering a culture of teamwork and respect. About the Role The Contract Operator will operate the facility safely and effectively while working collaboratively as part of the team in the SAGD facility. This role requires a Contract Operator who is trained and proficient in the operation of one or more areas of the processing facility. Location: Christina Lake Rotation: 12 hours per day, and 6 hours on the first and last day; 8 days on, 6 days off, Tuesday to Tuesday, rotating days and nights. Travel/Additional: Fly-In/Fly-Out. Camp Accommodations provided. Flights hubs in Calgary and Edmonton. Responsibilities - Maintain and troubleshoot all area-specific equipment to optimize performance to meet production targets as per the facility guidelines. - Perform condition monitoring including sampling and testing per area responsibilities, documented and act on results. - Operational rounds including electronic Log entry of operator actions taken during the shift. - Provide assistance, mentoring, on-the-job training, and assessments to new employees as required. - Support maintenance schedule by preparing equipment for planned work using the LOTO procedure. - Perform walkarounds, participate in informal LOTO and HSE safety audits. - Complete housekeeping activities, document, and take corrective action as required; conduct handover meetings with the outgoing/incoming area Plant Operator. Qualifications - Legally authorized to work in Canada. - Minimum of 5-10 years operating experience, relevant industry experience would be an asset. - Previous SAGD experience preferred. - Minimum Third-Class Power Engineering Certificate. - Preference given to someone with process and de-oiling experience. Required Skills As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments. A driver's abstract may also be requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.