Cenovus Energy

Maintenance Technician

LocationChristina Lake, AB
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 06/17/2025


About this opportunity:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who will lead and support maintenance of the high-voltage electrical system at Christina Lake, a vital part of Cenovus’s thermal operations. It includes 24/7 on-call coverage to manage system emergencies and ensure safety and business continuity. In this position, you'll oversee operations, make real-time decisions, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

While this vacancy is currently at Christina Lake, this posting could be used to fill vacancies at any of the three Oil Sands Operations sites (Christina Lake, Foster Creek, or Sunrise, based on business need).


Work Environment:


Foster Creek & Christina Lake

This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation
Foster Creek and Christina Lake has full-service camp facilities
Depending on your place of residence and your shift rotation, bus and/or air transportation to/from site is offered from designated departure points in select locations
Foster Creek is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton
Christina Lake is serviced by flight Hubs in Calgary and Edmonton as well as bus transportation to site from La Corey, AB. and Lac La Biche, AB


Sunrise

This is a full-time employee position working a shift rotation
Sunrise is located approximately 100 km northeast of the City of Fort McMurray and is a fly in/ fly out remote camp-based position.
Cenovus will provide transportation to Sunrise from designated hubs out of Calgary and Edmonton
At the Sunrise site, employees will be provided comfortable camp accommodations and recreational amenities


What you’ll do:

Provide on-call support for operations and maintenance activities
Offer after-hours support for operational upsets and maintenance needs
Adhere to all Cenovus policies, procedures, and safety standards
Supervise and perform repairs, replacements, adjustments, and modifications to equipment
Apply troubleshooting skills to resolve equipment failures and unexpected maintenance issues
Ensure effective daily communication with coordinators, planners, operations and maintenance teams, and contract personnel
Provide regular status updates on job schedules, progress, and task completion


Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Journeyman-certified Power System Electrician (PSE) with over 6 years of experience in electrical systems
Power System Technician with a Red Seal Journeyman Electrical Ticket with relevant High Voltage experience.
Hands-on expertise with high-voltage equipment (69kV and above) is required
Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting microprocessor-based relays, including SEL (Schweitzer), ION meters, and GE Multilins
Strong knowledge of substation operations, including substation switching and utility coordination
Experienced in power generation and motor control center (MCC) systems
Proficient in servicing and maintaining transformers, circuit breakers, medium voltage interrupters (MVI), and motor control systems

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 June 16, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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.


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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


Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

Find Cenovus on Facebook , X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.

If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site

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