Field Operator (3rd or 2nd Class Power Engineer)

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. is a Calgary based public corporation, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since May 1, 2012. The Corporation is focused on the development of its significant holdings of oil sands and heavy oil leases in the Athabasca oil sands region. The Corporation owns interests in oil sands and petroleum and natural gas leases in the Athabasca region of Alberta. The Corporation is currently focused on executing milestone undertakings in the West Ells project area. West Ells Phase 1 has an initial production target of 5,000 barrels per day.

For more information about our operations, please visit us at www.sunshineoilsands.com.

The Opportunity:

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. is actively looking for experienced Field Operators to join the company’s West Ells SAGD facility! Applicants must possess a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certification at minimum.

This is a camp-based position, working on a 14/14 rotation (12 hr workdays/nights) with travel incentives provided!

Worksite:

West Ells is located within the Athabasca oil sands region, approximately 60km west of Fort McKay, Alberta.

Requirements:

3rd or 2nd Class Power Engineering Certification;
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in SAGD operations;
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract; and
Experience with Oil Processing such as Inlets, De-oiling, Chemicals, and Wells will be an asset.
Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Field Operations Manager – West Ells, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of plant operations in a safe and effective manner. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Participate in initial CS&U activities.
Ensure all Sunshine’s safety requirements are met or exceeded.
Provide operational input to plant operational efficiency initiatives.
Learn the layout, purpose and operating parameters of each system.
Utilize and develop training manuals, safe operating practices and procedures.
Learn and qualify in all units/job classifications.
Participate in team safety meetings and follow up on assigned items.
Performing safe start‐up and shut down of equipment by following proper procedures.
Performing regular testing on product and water samples.
Performing safety checks on equipment, including conducting and completing safe work permits, reports and investigations.
Ensuring equipment is safely isolated for maintenance work by following proper safe isolation procedures to ensure safe working environment.
Promoting safety awareness
Participate in planned inspections of the work areas.
Troubleshooting equipment problems and initiating repair notifications.
Reviews/prepares safe work documentation for day‐to‐day maintenance work.
Assisting with special projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Skillsets:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates who best match the requirements of our job opportunities will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

On-site gym
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Application question(s):

Do you have any Control Room Operator experience at a SAGD Plant?
Experience:

SAGD operational: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

ABSA 3rd Class Power Engineering Cert at minimum? (required)
Work Location: In person