Operations Specialist

About the role

Ranked as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador an

Responsibilities

• Champion a strong safety culture by leading safety improvement initiatives, promoting safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and execution of operational, maintenance, and continuous improvement projects that enhance asset reliability, efficiency, and performance across LTCHO operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver business objectives, support operational excellence, and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on operational and project performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve execution, reduce costs, and optimize efficiencies.
• Support procurement, category management, contract development, and materials management activities to ensure effective project and operational delivery.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, work instructions, and reliability programs while providing technical guidance and mentorship to support safe, consistent, and efficient operations.

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Minimum Grade 12 education required; preference will be given to candidates holding a Power Engineering certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management, operations leadership, or a related role within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven success leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Safe Control of Work, Asset Risk Management, operational procedures, standards development, and competency assurance programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts, schedules, cost controls, and project execution, including turnarounds, Management of Change (MOC), and risk assessments such as HAZOPs.
• Working knowledge of SAP and maintenance management systems, with experience in Thermal and Conventional Heavy Oil operations and a strong understanding of industry codes, regulations, and best practices.
• We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
• 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.
• For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.
• Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT July 6, 2026.
• Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
• If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email careeropportunities@cenovus.com .

Additional Information

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 07/07/2026 About this opportunity: Reporting to the Superintendent, Integrated Operations, the Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Lloyd Thermal Conventional Heavy Oil (LTCHO) assets. This position provides technical leadership, drives operational and maintenance improvements, and fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and cost optimization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Operations Specialist leads initiatives that enhance maintenance effectiveness and safety performance, ensuring processes are executed efficiently and contribute to ongoing operational excellence. Through effective communication, mentorship, and the implementation of best practices, this role supports the achievement of business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of operational performance. Interested in working in Lloydminster? Learn more! Work Environment: This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area This is a full-time employee position.

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