Contract CSU Lead

We’re a Canadian-based 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.

Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

The Contract CSU Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Commissioning and Start-Up (CSU) activities for assigned projects. This role ensures safe, efficient, and timely integration of new assets into operations while meeting Cenovus standards for safety, quality, and reliability.

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Responsibilities

Commissioning Planning & Execution

- Develop CSU execution plans, schedules, and budgets.

- Review and prepare Commissioning Work Packages (CWPs) and system dossiers.

- Coordinate multi-discipline commissioning teams and third-party contractors.

- Manage commissioning stage activities including FAT, SAT, leak checks, air blows, purging, and first fills.

- Ensure all commissioning stage testing requirements are met and documented.

Project Integration & Operations Readiness

- Coordinate SIMOPS for brownfield projects with maintenance and operations teams.

- Oversee LOTO, permitting, and equipment loading into SAP.

- Support creation of PM plans, procedures, manuals, and reliability monitoring setups.

- Facilitate operations training and onboarding for new systems.

PSSR & Punch List Management

- Lead Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) planning and execution.

- Track and close punch list items in collaboration with project stakeholders.

- Ensure all reliability and maintenance deliverables are completed for sign-off.

Turnover & Close-Out

- Support walkdowns and deficiency resolution with Project and Construction Managers.

- Ensure completion of all project scope requirements and facilitate Turnover of Care, Custody, and Control (TCCC).

- Upload all relevant documentation to Cenovus SharePoint and update trackers.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

- Implement and enforce site-specific safety policies and procedures.

- Maintain records of safety and environmental training for commissioning teams.

- Participate in audits, inspections, and safety meetings; ensure corrective actions are completed.

- Promote Behavior-Based Safety and proactive hazard identification.

Reporting

- Provide regular progress updates on CSU activities to the Project Manager.

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Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of CSU planning, execution, and integration with operations.

- Familiarity with SAP, PM plan development, and reliability processes.

- Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Commitment to HSE excellence and regulatory compliance.

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Working Conditions

- This is a site-based role in Lloydminster, SK.

- Travel may be required to support project activities.

- Must comply with Cenovus safety standards and site requirements.