Maintenance Technician - Cenovus Foster Creek - FIFO
Cenovus Energy is hiring two full-time Maintenance Technicians, Millwrights for its Foster Creek operation, with potential placement at other Oil Sands sites including Christina Lake and Sunrise. These roles involve hands-on mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of SAGD processing facilities and rotating equipment. Fly-in/fly-out travel is provided from hubs in Calgary and Edmonton, and full-service camp accommodations are included. This rotational role supports a high standard of safety and operational excellence in a remote site environment.
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Trades & TechniciansWork Rotation
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Responsibilities
The Maintenance Technician, Millwright will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical systems across SAGD processing facilities. Key duties include:
- Troubleshoot and maintain pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes, motors, and turbines
- Perform oil sampling and document maintenance activities
- Lead and supervise service providers during on-site maintenance
- Ensure compliance with EH&S and safe work practices
- Support engineering with Management of Change (MOC) initiatives
- Identify reliability and cost improvement opportunities
- Maintain calibration and repair records
- Participate in emergency response and hazard identification processes
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications for the Millwright role at Cenovus:
- Journeyman Millwright certification
- 5+ years experience in the Oil & Gas industry or similar
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, OneNote, and SAP
- Shutdown leadership experience is an asset
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Successful completion of pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol tests
Perks and Benefits
This full-time camp-based position offers a range of employment benefits with Cenovus Energy:
- Fly-in/fly-out transportation from Calgary and Edmonton
- Comfortable full-service camp accommodations
- Access to camp amenities and recreational facilities
- Exposure to diverse Oil Sands projects and advanced SAGD technology
- Competitive compensation structure (exact rate not disclosed)
- Opportunities for growth across multiple site locations
Worksite/Project
Cenovus Foster Creek
Foster Creek is one of Cenovus Energy’s most advanced in-situ oil sands operations, located in northeastern Alberta near the Alberta–Saskatchewan border. As one of Canada’s first commercial steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) projects, it plays a key role in the country’s bitumen production strategy. The site uses horizontal well pairs and continuous steam injection to extract bitumen from deep underground reservoirs in the McMurray Formation. Foster Creek includes multiple phases of central processing facilities, water treatment systems, and cogeneration units that enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Cenovus continues to invest in performance improvements and environmental upgrades across the operation. With a long reserve life and integrated infrastructure, Foster Creek remains a cornerstone of Canadian in-situ oil sands development and a major contributor to Alberta’s resource economy.
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Cenovus Energy
Cenovus Energy is a leading Canadian integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. With operations spanning oil sands, conventional oil and gas, and refining, Cenovus plays a key role in Canada’s energy sector. The company operates major oil sands projects in northern Alberta—such as Foster Creek, Christina Lake, and Sunrise—using advanced steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technologies to extract bitumen efficiently and responsibly. In addition to its upstream assets, Cenovus also manages downstream operations, including refineries in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the U.S., where it processes and distributes fuels and refined products across North America and global markets. Cenovus is known for its strong safety culture, environmental leadership, and Indigenous engagement. As a founding member of the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero Alliance, the company is committed to reducing emissions and investing in long-term sustainability, including carbon capture and innovative low-impact drilling technologies. Across its operations, Cenovus offers a wide variety of careers in oil and gas production, mechanical trades, environmental services, engineering, logistics, and refinery operations.
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