Role Overview
Nexen is hiring a mid-level Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader. This is a contract role in Fort McMurray. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable
energy for all
.
CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.
Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.
Oil sands development is an important component of CNOOC International’s global portfolio. In Canada, CNOOC Petroleum North America has interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca region – one of the largest deposits of Canadian oil reserves, where we use technologically advanced production processes such as Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD). Our Long Lake facility, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, began producing in 2008 and is a SAGD-only operation for the interim, with production capacity of around 72,000 barrels of bitumen a day.
This position is classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position. In this role, you will participate in our non-rotating
14x14 shift
schedule which requires you to work fourteen 12-hour day shifts
(7am – 7pm)
, followed by
fourteen days off
. Schedules are based on business needs and subject to change. We offer
free parking
at our site.
This is a 12-month contractor role based in
Fort McMurray (LongLake), Alberta.
The successful candidates will be onboarded through a third-party contracting agency.
Your Background
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as process engineer working in an upgrader facility.
- Previous site experience preferred.
- Chemical Engineer Degree.
- Professional engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA required.
Your Role With Our Team
- Responsible for daily process monitoring and optimization including crude distillation unit, Sulphur recover unit, and Utilities
- Support developing Engineering Work Packages (EWP) for upgrader releated MOCs
- Collaborate with operations team on process adjustments to optimize plant equipment operations
- Develop and maintain proactive monitoring tools of the units to predictive and support long term plans
- Maintain focused approach in resolving various operational issues/bottlenecks for the reliable operation of the facility as well as ramp up
- Support plant reliability, maintenance, outage and turnaround teams by providing sound technical advice as process engineer on site
- Participate in daily operations meeting. Provide technical support for the operations group to trouble shoot operations
- Conduct incident investigations and ensure findings are well documented and well communicated
- Liaise with multidiscipline engineers, external consultants and engineering contractors for basic and detailed engineering of projects
- Ensure design and project implementation conform with design intent, specifications and standard practices
- Maintain the integrity of the facility PSI information. Lead/participate in PSM activities (MOC, PHA/HAZOP, PSSR etc.)
- Ensure that process engineering deliverables are met in a timely fashion
- Provide support to the business planning group for monthly planning, statutory compliance, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader position at Nexen?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Nexen. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader position at Nexen located?
This position is based in Fort McMurray. Nexen has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader at Nexen earn?
Nexen has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Contractor - Process Engineer - Upgrader role at Nexen posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (59 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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