Unit Contact Engineer

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is currently looking for a Unit Contact Engineer based in our Lloydminster Office.

The main deliverables for the job opportunity are continuous improvement, optimum process efficiencies, high equipment reliability, high product quality & facilitation of the Management of Change (MOC) & Engineering Investigations (EI) processes.

The best candidate for the position will be highly organized, display high perseverance, effective communicator, and excellent teammate.

Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver on multiple demands in a faced past environment is expected.

Excellent opportunity to lead, support & progress initiatives such as root cause analyses, incident investigations & accelerator programs

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Work Environment:

• This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area

• Regular work hours are Monday to Friday - 40-hour work week

What you’ll do:

• Develop & monitor the day-to-day operating targets and specifications of the designated plants in Lloydminster Downstream units identifying and communicating any deviations and corrective actions required

• Identify and communicate unit performance capabilities through mass and energy balances, process simulations, performance test runs, and vendor/specialist consultations

• Lead/participate in multidisciplinary plant wide and corporate initiatives related to reliability, safety and the corporate standards and procedures of Cenovus Operational Integrity Management System (COIMS)

• Initiate & participate in process hazard assessments for responsible units that are initiated by the management of change process, engineering work requests, and unit PHA revalidations

• Initiate and implement plant & process changes using the Management of Change process

• Integral to planned and un-planned outages providing troubleshooting, shutdown support, initial/final process equipment inspections, found work, and startup support

• Lead/participate in responsible units Root Cause Analysis and incident investigations applying Intelex and ProAct methodology

• Provide support to evaluate, generate and identify feasibility of Engineering Investigations (EI’s) based on personnel safety, process safety, process reliability, unit efficiency, and profitability

• Develop & communicate Process Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for responsible units

• Work effectively with the Operations team to troubleshoot process deviations, inefficient operations and make continuous improvements to plant safety, reliability and efficiency

• Aligns with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this Position's responsibilities

• Support the development of other unit contact engineers by coaching & mentoring

• Ensure all small projects and MOC’s are implemented safely and efficiently and closed out

• Lead and complete multi-disciplinary initiatives in safe and timely manner

• Compiling technical reports to support the implementation of MOC’s and large projects

• Review and update datasheets, P&IDs and Line designations for all MOC’s and small projects

• Provide unit contact engineering support during Major Turnarounds & other plant outages & working extended hours (including weekends & afterhours)

• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify & resolve plant reliability and process efficiency deviations

• Review and update Safe Operating Limits (SOL’s) for designated units

• Perform and report on initial Feasibility Studies for Engineering Investigation notifications

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Bachelors degree in any Engineering discipline, preferably Chemical, Process, or Petroleum Engineering

• Registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with APEGA/APEGS

• Experience with HYSYS refining simulation software or equivalent would be considered an asset

• Knowledge of ASME, API, and SBB codes and regulations would be considered an asset

• 4-8 years of experience in heavy industrial environment, preferably in Oil & Gas

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

For this position you will be required to maintain a Class 5 driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driver's abstract will be one of the background checks requested in the pre-employment screening for the final candidate.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, April 12th, 2025.

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 resolving next steps.

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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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, with the focus on identifying opportunities for development and career advancement within the organization.

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.

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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, 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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