Career in Oil Sands Companies 2012 : Unit Operator |

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ENGINEERING JOBS

Company Description

Grizzly Oil Sands is an Alberta, Canada corporation formed in September of 2006 for the acquisition, exploration and development of bitumen production using thermal technologies. Grizzly holds one of the largest oil sand lease positions in Alberta among independent development-stage oil sands companies with 800,000+ net acres of oil sands leases and permits. .

Job Description

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Unit Operator at Grizzly Algar is required to work a 7 and 7 shift rotation while living in a camp setting when on shift.  Grizzly offers wage subsidies for shift work and has a wage scale depending on experience and steam certificate held.
 
Job Location:  Algar Lake 1 SAGD Project  
The Algar Lake 1 Project is located 40 km’s South West of Fort McMurray. This Grizzly Oil Sands Project will implement the use of Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) technology to extract 10,000 barrels/day of bitumen over the life of the Facility.

 
Responsibilities:
  • Should have a good working knowledge of Thermal SAGD operations
  • Troubleshoot operational problems and be involved with other team members to provide corrective actions
  • Proper start-up and shutdown of equipment for maintenance repairs
  • Mentor and train other operations staff as required

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 4thClass Power Engineering Certificate; 3rd or 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate preferred
  • Relevant plant operating experience is required. SAGD plant/field operating experience is preferred
  • Good working knowledge of drum boilers and evaporators would be a definite asset
  • Effective interpersonal skill and a strong ability to communicate with other team members