Surmont Power Engineering Student

Location: Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

Company Overview

World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business

SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork

Operations in 13 countries

Welcome to Conoco Phillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary
Conoco Phillips is recruiting Power Engineer students to support our Surmont facility for a 4-6-month term, starting in May 2026. Power Engineer students assist plant and process operators throughout daily operating conditions, shadowing them to learn the routine operation of the plant. Students also record and report temperature, pressure, flows and any abnormal issues in the SAGD Facility according to process conditions.

The positions will be based at our Surmont Facility, located south of Fort McMurray, and will be on a 14 on 14 off rotational work schedule. Students are required to work both day and night shifts during their work term. Transportation to and from site, as well as camp accommodation will be provided by the Company.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

Support and comply with the policies, goals, efforts, and programs of CPC's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System. Ensure HSE issues are given primary consideration in all activities undertaken within area of responsibility. Unsafe acts and/or conditions, no matter in what area of responsibility, are to be reported so corrective actions can be taken

Assists the other operators when required

Assists with the routine collection of operating data, temperatures, pressures and levels, making appropriate electronic log-book entries

Follows the plant training plan

Support and maintain KPIs (key performance indicators) relevant to Steam Plant operation

Operates the units under training, monitoring and adjusting unit controls auxiliary equipment and multiple processing units during processing or treating operations to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions

Assists Operators with troubleshooting on control issues, plant upsets and equipment breakdowns

Maintains continuous radio contact with the Control Room and Shift Lead to keep them informed of whereabouts

Advise Control Room of operating conditions and reports abnormal situations, incidents etc.

Maintains communication with maintenance staff regarding daily activities to ensure safe operations in area of responsibility

Responsible for the daily duties which include assisting area operators in their duties as defined in the daily plan

Conduct routine housekeeping duties

Student Operator is a training position and is to be utilized and exposed to all areas of the facilities to gain familiarity with the daily operations.

Required Qualifications

Pursuing a diploma in Power Engineering Technology

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

A valid Class 5 driver’s license

Must be legally permitted to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

Strong computer skills

Keen attention to detail

Demonstrated keenness to learn

Ability and willingness to adjust to changing priorities

Strong commitment to safety

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Possess good communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Must enjoy working in a fast paced, team environment

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all…