Central Control Room Operator

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 10/03/2026 About this opportunity: This is a full-time, permanent position, located offshore on the West White Rose Platform (WWRP), working offshore 12 hours per day on a 3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off rotation. As a Central control room operator, you will be responsible for the overall control of the West White Rose production and utilities systems.   What you’ll do: Duties will include control room operating duties or outside operating duties as applicable Ensuring all work control processes are adhered to on a daily basis (i.e. Permit to Work).  Monitoring and control of subsea wells, flowlines, and risers according to established procedures.  In addition, the CCRO is responsible for monitoring telecommunication systems, ICSS, fire and gas, and emergency shutdown systems Carrying out safe and optimum operation of Platform, as required, Processing and Utility Facilities by monitoring and controlling processing and Utility equipment, Protective Systems (Fire & Gas and ESD) and all support systems. Taking actions to prevent or rectify abnormal plant and production situations as well as initiating and coordinating response instructions during emergency situations. Maintain open communication between SeaRose and the Platform with a clear understanding of the management of change process related to facility interaction. Ensuring that well tests are carried out to comply with regulations. Providing directions to Process and Utility Operators during normal, upset, and emergency conditions. Maintaining a daily operating logbook for shift records. Tracking and monitoring all personnel movements in restricted areas. Actively participating as a member of the emergency response team. Implement isolations and prepare equipment for maintenance/inspection. Implement blocks and suppresses for maintenance/inspection/PMs. Prevent/rectify abnormal conditions in plant systems and equipment. Complete lab testing requirements for well testing and compliance monitoring. Complete, review and revise operational documentation as directed. Perform housekeeping duties in work area. Who you are: Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications: Legally authorized to work in Canada Technologist or Industry Certification from a recognized post-secondary institution 5-10 years’ related experience in an upstream oil and gas industry, offshore experience preferred. Working knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and computerized control/safety systems and be assessed and deemed competent in the role. This is normally achieved through a combination of on-the-job and process simulation training utilizing a model of the installation’s systems. Training as required by CAPP Standard Practice for Training and Qualifications of Personnel, other regulatory requirements, and company required training as per the approved Training and Competency Matrix Ability to work with high functioning teams Planning and organizational skills Attention to detail and sound judgement/decision making Strong interpersonal capabilities The candidate must have adequately demonstrated to the Employer, through on-the-job experience or a previous assignment, an ability to perform the duties of a Control Room Operator competently and safely. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to offshore pre-placement Fitness for Work assessments, which includes drug and alcohol screening, a CAPP medical and BST/HUEBA testing. You must be able to travel via helicopter and boat. This position requires the successful candidate travel offshore, there you will be required to obtain and maintain medical clearance and obtain all required training necessary for offshore travel. This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to pre-placement Fitness for Work assessments, which includes drug and alcohol screening, a medical and driver’s abstract review. Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT October 2, 2026. Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.   If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [email protected] . Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment. Who we are: Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.  We are the operator and majority owner of the West White Rose field and extensions, located approximately 350 kilometres offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. West White Rose is a concrete based drilling platform, which will access resources in the western part of the existing White Rose field and use the SeaRose floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for processing within our At