Operations Technician

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

ExxonMobil provides services through an intercompany agreement to Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC), including Human Resources and Recruitment support. 

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil and Hibernia Management and Development Company (HMDC) to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

Come be part of ExxonMobil Canada Energy. Our offices are located on the East Coast of Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland supporting two world class offshore production assets.

What role you will play in our team

ExxonMobil Canada and Hibernia Management Development Company are recruiting Operations Technicians for employment at a platform. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful applicant will assist with the effective execution of maintenance programs and processes offshore in a safe and effective manner.

What you will do
 

Responsibilities may include:

• Optimizing production volumes in a safe and effective manner
• Coordinating start-up, operation, and shut-down of offshore process and utility plants
• Preparing, executing and monitoring the control of work processes
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate logs and reporting records
• Collaborating to address key technical areas and priorities
• Work with maintenance teams to address equipment issues and support performance
• Identifying improvement opportunities and providing technical solutions 
• Adhering to industry codes applicable to the operations field in an offshore environment
• Participating in platform safety programs and compliance with Operational Integrity Management System (OIMS)
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and emergency response drills to ensure preparedness.  

About you

Skills and Qualifications/ Experience

• Engineering Technology Diploma or a minimum of 3rd class Power Engineering certification  
• Relevant oil and gas industry experience (preferably offshore) 
• Broad working knowledge of well equipment, separation, gas compression and power generation systems
• Broad working knowledge of the Distributed Control System (DCS), Emergency Control System (ECS), and Fire & Gas System (FGS)
• Familiarity in using Windows-based applications including SAP
• Effective written and oral communications skills 
• Working knowledge of safety practices common to industry
• Able to work individually, as well as in a team situation, with limited supervision.
   

Start date: February, 2027

Location: Hebron, NL or Hibernia, NL

Your benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with ExxonMobil and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason ExxonMobil is an industry leader.  You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.  
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive savings, retirement, and healthcare plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. A comprehensive relocation package is provided, if required. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Continuous learning environment - encourages you to augment your skills and capabilities.
  If you are talented, driven, and want to make meaningful contributions that really impact environmental, safety and bottom line objectives, then you owe it to yourself to apply with ExxonMobil.
   

Other considerations

• This is an offshore-based position on the Hibernia or the Hebron platform on a 21 days on/21 days off rotation. The successful candidate will be required to obtain all necessary qualifications to travel to an offshore production facility in Newfoundland and Labrador
• In accordance with the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act, first consideration for employment will be given to qualified persons who meet the residency requirement of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador set out in the Elections Act, 1991, S.N.L. 1992 c. E-3.1. 
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• ExxonMobil Canada Properties (ExxonMobil Canada) and Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC) are conducting a joint recruitment process for current and anticipated vacancies. ExxonMobil Canada provides services to HMDC for Hibernia and is operator of Hebron. As such, ExxonMobil Canada is posting positions for both organizations. By submitting an application, applicants consent to their application materials, interview results, assessment results, references and related recruitment information being reviewed and shared between ExxonMobil Canada and HMDC for recruitment and hiring purposes. Applicants may be considered for employment opportunities with either organization. Applicant information will be retained and managed in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the organizations' recruitment and retention practices. Nothing contained herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of these organizations.
   

Application deadline: November 30, 2026

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that will improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
If you have technical expertise, leadership, experience, safety commitment, communication skills, and desire to contribute to a high-performing maintenance team as part of a fulfilling career in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy industry, please contact us. 

ExxonMobil Canada is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals.

In certain situations, ExxonMobil may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions within the Company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including Imperial and affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.  

Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship. 

Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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