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, Power and Steam is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the Power and Steam plants. In this position the Operator will perform a variety of tasks to optimize and maintain the processes and the process equipment.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Learn the unit layout, purpose and operating parameters of the assigned systems.
• Operate and monitor process equipment.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of process equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose upsets and problems.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Education & Experience:
• Previous experience working in the Utilities area of a large plant.
• Minimum Fourth Class Power Engineering Certificate.
• Experience in any of the following areas: Cogen Units, HP Boiler Plants, Steam Turbines or Electrical Distribution.

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”