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We are actively seeking an experiencedOperations Specialistto join our Lloydminster Thermal Business Unit. This role supports project execution, commissioning, and the successful startup and turnover of development and MOC projects to Operations. The position involves project design changes,scopedevelopment, and ensuring Operations is aware of all changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily operational direction and technical leadership to CPF Operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, environmentally responsible, and efficient plant operation.

• Act as first-line technical support for facility troubleshooting, resolving complex process and equipment issues, and escalating asrequiredto Engineering or Maintenance.

• Promote anddemonstratestrong safety leadership, including proactive hazard identification, risk assessments, lockout/tagout stewardship, tailgate meetings, and participation in safety meetings and loss control tours.

• Ensure compliance with Strathcona Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) standards, regulatory requirements, and site-specific operating procedures, taking independent action to address and communicate substandard conditions.

• Coordinate, steward, and communicate key operational performance indicators (KPIs) tooptimizeproduction, maximize CPF throughput, and control operating costs.

• Ensure operating procedures are current, understood, and consistently applied across all shifts, intervening as necessary to prevent unsafe or off-spec operating conditions.

• Serve as a key Operations stakeholder in Management of Change (MOC) and Capital Projects, providing operational input during design reviews, coordinating documentation review, and supporting PSSR activities.

• Plan and coordinate shutdowns, commissioning, startup activities, and turnaround events (planned and unplanned), ensuring operational readiness and safe execution.

• Support Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) maintenance practices, including work order quality, break-in work release, and coordination with Maintenance teams.

• Mentor, coach, andprovidetechnical guidance to Shift Engineers, Operators, contractors, and new-to-site personnel, promoting consistent and disciplined operational practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing to improve plant reliability, safety performance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications& Skills:

• Second- or Third-Class Power Engineering Certificate (minimum Third-Class for plant operations).

• Minimum7+ years of operating experience at a SAGD or similar thermal facility with equivalent processes and equipment.

• Strong technical knowledge of SAGD well pair operations, steam generation, production systems, and multi-phase pipelines.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of OH&S Code and regulatory body requirements, and operating approval conditions.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex process and mechanical issues andidentifyopportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.

• Experienceparticipatingin or supporting Management of Change (MOC), capital projects, commissioning, and turnaround activities.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching capability with the ability to influence others and support team development.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and HSE teams.

• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, organizational skills, and a disciplined approach to operational excellence.

• Proficient computer skills and experience with operational reporting, documentation, and maintenance management systems.

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Work Environment:

• Position basedina plant setting.

• Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the North Battleford area.

• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driver's abstractrequired.

Why Strathcona:

• At Strathcona,we'recommitted to attracting top talent to join our fast-growing Canadian oil and gas team.

• Relocation & Transportation Support:If you need help moving, we offer relocation assistance to make the process easier.Depending on your role and location, we canprovidecompany vehicles, carpooling options, or flights to ensure you can get to site with ease.

• Retirement Savings:Benefit from our generous RRSP matching program to help youplan for the future.

• Performance-Based Compensation: Our unique pay program rewards both individual contributions and overall business success.

• Career Growth: With multiple assets nearby, we offer plenty of opportunities for internal moves to broaden your skills and experience within the industry.