MidFull TimeEN
Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers with operations focused on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near the Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Strathcona is committed to doing business the right way, guided by our core values: Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence. These values define who we are as a company, how we work together, and how we make decisions: We prioritize respect, accountability, and collaboration. That means everyone can shape and strengthen our culture and drive results in meaningful ways. Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success.
We are seeking a contract Field Operator to join our Strathcona Resources team. The successful candidate will reside within 100 km of Neilburg, Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Lead Operator, the Field Operator will be responsible for routine surveillance and minor maintenance activities in support of our operations.
The ideal candidate will have a full working knowledge of safety procedures, plant equipment, and all areas of plant operations. This role is essential in ensuring maximum, efficient production recovery while maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting sales specifications.
Essential Functions:
Maintain logbooks to ensure entries are legible, informative, and time stamped.
Responsible for accurately issuing Safe Work Agreements in the assigned work area.
Direct maintenance activities and ensure work is completed according to Strathcona procedures and work standards.
Provide coaching and training to other employees as needed.
Provide responsible and effective leadership during emergency situations or maintenance activities.
Participate in Emergency Response Plan (ERP) drills, as well as near‑miss, incident, and behavioral‑based safety program initiatives.
Operate in compliance with Federal, Provincial, and Corporate Health, Safety, and Environment regulations and guidelines at all times.
Provide creative solutions and effective problem solving for plant issues, including troubleshooting, identifying deficiencies, and recommending effective process improvements.
Write, review, and revise Operations Procedures.
Report deficiencies, initiate MOCs, and enter work orders.
Willing to train and work in all operating positions in both the plant and field.
Ensure all areas are kept clean and meet/exceed company standards.
Committed to working collaboratively in a team environment.
Continue to learn new tasks and provide/receive feedback.
Continue to develop competence and interpersonal skills.
Represent the corporation in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
Use and learn computer software applicable to the facility.
Qualifications Include:
Candidate has 3+ years of direct related experience in field operations.
Experience in field operating both oil and gas producing properties, as well as mechanical, instrument & electrical experience is highly desired.
Work Environment:
Based at our Winter asset.
The successful candidate is required to live within 100KM of the Neilburg, Saskatchewan area.
8/6 work shift rotation.
Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.
We believe meaningful results come from people with unwavering commitment to integrity, energy, and intelligence – how we show up matters just as much as what we deliver. 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.
