Surmont Power Engineering Student

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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…