Future Opportunities

At Horizon Oil Sands, we seek talented individuals to join our world class operation. We encourage all interested individuals to apply for future consideration in our plant operations.

We believe all employees should share in the company’s success. We offer a competitive compensation package comprised of the following:
• Base salary, Stock options upon hire, Stock savings plan
• Annual compensation review (performance bonus, stock option
• grant, share bonus grant and salary adjustment)
• Fort McMurray Location Premium
• 2009 Retention/Incentive Programs
• Company benefits
• Living Choices – until December 31, 2012, company assistance in
• rental or home ownership in Fort McMurray

Some plant operations positions may be eligible for relocation assistance.

SCOPE
The Operator, Tank Farm is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the Tank Farm area. In this position the Operator will perform a variety of tasks to optimize and maintain the Tank Farm processes and the process equipment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Learn the unit layout, purpose and operating parameters of the assigned systems.
• Operate and monitor the Tank Farm, Blending Facility and Piperacks.
• Assist Maintenance personnel in the troubleshooting and repairing of equipment.
• Rotate job positions as directed by the Shift Team Leader.
• Utilize and further develop Training Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assist the Shift Team Leader to assess incidents.
• Participate in Team Safety Meetings and follow up on assigned items.
• Export Pipeline Blending to specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Education & Experience
• Previous experience working in the Tank Farm area of a large plant.
• Experience in any of the following areas: pumps, product sampling, Vapour Recovery Units, Sour Water, Sour Hydrocarbon sampling and purging systems.
• Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent).
• GPO (Gas Plant Operator), PITS (Petroleum Industry Training Service) Training would be beneficial in this position.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate would be an asset.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
• Be self-motivated with a desire to learn.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to produce high quality work with minimal supervisor.

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT:
• Comply with all Health and Safety Requirements established by Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
• Know and comply with all regulations and legislative requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Alberta and environmental standards.
• Follow safe work procedures and ensure all personnel comply.
• Report any injury or illness immediately.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available and is worn where and when required.

“TO DEVELOP PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE VALUE FOR THE COMPANY’S SHAREHOLDERS BY DOING IT RIGHT WITH FUN AND INTEGRITY