Country
Canada
Location
Fort McMurray - (Long Lake)
Employment Type
Contingent Worker
Requisition Number
CAN02749
Closing date
Jun-12-2026
Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.
Oil sands development is an important component of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. In Canada, CNOOC Petroleum North America has interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca region – one of the largest deposits of Canadian oil reserves, where we use technologically advanced production processes such as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, began producing in 2008 and is a SAGD-only operation for the interim, with production capacity of around 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day.
This position is an 12 months contractor role in Fort McMurray, Alberta; the successful candidate will be onboarded through a third party contracting agency.
- Bachelor or Masters' degree in Engineering and eligible for professional registration with APEGA (Chemical engineering preferred)
- 1-2 years of process engineering site experience (including Co-op program) in SAGO and/or refinery/upgrader A combination of operations and EPC environment would be acceptable
- Previous experience in Inlet treating, de-oiling, water treatment, steam generation, or upgrading will be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge with process simulations and associated tools .Working experience with process simulation tools preferred (i. Aspen HYSYS, AFT Fathom, etc.).
- Working knowledge of all relevant codes, and standards such as API, ASME, NFPA
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail programs, document control and drawing management systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, AutoCad)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license.
- Responsible for daily process monitoring and optimization
- Collaborate withIha operations team on process adjustments to optimize plant equipment operations
- Responsible for providing crucial support for construction and engineering Their main role is to inspect the equipment, facilities and any other aspect of an engineering project to ensure that it has been designed and installed correctly. Also, provide engineering and technical support to projects to ensure that it is completed within regulation within the budget
- Develop and maintain proactive monitoring tools of the units to predict and support long-term plans
- Maintain a focused approach in resolving various operational issues/bottlenecks for the reliable operation of the facility as wall as ramp up
- Conduct incident investigations and ensure findings are well documented and well communicated
- Ensure design and project implementation conform with design intent, specifications and standard practices
- Maintain the integrity of the facility PSI i Lead/participate in PSM activities (MOC, PHA/HAZOP, PSSR etc.)
- Develop/Review process simulations (HYSYS and other process simulators) and heat/material
- Ensure that process engineering deliverables are met in a timely fashion (SAGO and/or Upgrader)
All positions require background checks which could include:
- Criminal police record check
- Education verification
- Credential verification
All Safety Sensitive positions could include:
- Drug & Alcohol testing
- Pre-access medical testing
- Drivers’ abstract for last 3 years
- Completion of CSO (Energy Safety Canada’s Common Safety Orientation) or CSTS (Construction Safety Training System) online safety course
