Process Safety Engineer

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 03/11/2025

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is hiring a Process Safety Engineer for its Toledo, Ohio refinery. This role supports 24/7 operations, focusing on process safety across multiple units and driving risk reduction programs. The engineer will work with various organizational levels, including site leadership and Cenovus team members. Strong technical knowledge is required to innovate process risks and implement effective solutions.

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What you'll do:

Provide mentorship on Process Safety risk assessment and risk management processes, methods, and standards; leading safety risk across the site, mentoring others in risk management methodology, and ensuring OSHA PSM compliance

Lead compliance with OSHA PSM 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA RMP 40 CFR 68

Coordinate key Process Safety metrics and provide leadership and innovative ways to deliver on safety performance using standard methodologies from other Cenovus facilities

Participate and/or facilitate risk reviews including MOC, HAZOP, LOPA, PSSR, for plant changes, issues, and start-ups

Understand and engage in a wide array of technical elements using influence across the plant to clearly and robustly identify risk and risk mitigations across the refinery, driving consistent and continuous risk reduction for the site

Educate site population on PSM requirements, good practices and new methods and hazard study outputs and assist site employees in understanding major accident hazards (MAH) and barriers related to the MAH

Who you are:

Legally authorized to work in the US

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering: Mechanical Engineering; Instrumentation Engineering; Electrical Engineering; or similar fields.

4+ years of experience in process engineering, technical safety, operations, or process safety engineering in oil and gas or chemicals preferred

Knowledge of US regulations specifically the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP Rule preferred

Process Safety Related Training (PHA/HAZOP/LOPA/MOC) and familiarity with MOC, PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, and major accident hazard (MAH) methodologies preferred

Shown experience leading/assisting HAZOPs, LOPAs, MOCs, and Incident Investigations preferred

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 careeropportunities@cenovus.com.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

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.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful

What we offer:

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 careeropportunities@cenovus.com

Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law.

Who we are:

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.

Find Cenovus on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

For more information, please visit cenovus.com

At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

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