Senior Projects Engineer

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is seeking a Senior Projects Engineer to join its organization and lead Conventional projects through all phases of the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and maintaining the project design basis, managing budgets and schedules, overseeing detailed engineering design, coordinating with key stakeholders, leading major material procurement, and supporting construction and commissioning activities. This role requires a proactive leader with strong project management expertise, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

What you’ll do:

• Accountable for project performance with respect to safety, cost, and schedule by following the Cenovus Conventional Project Management System (CPMS) to create, progress, and execute numerous concurrent projects

• Lead in-house discipline engineering resources and engage 3rd party engineering consultants to drive efficient project execution

• Promote safety as a core value in their approach to design and execution of work in their area and champion a focus on Process Safety in design and regulatory compliance

• Provide technical infrastructure engineering support and mentorship to the Operations Engineers and Plant Engineers including project scoping, design, cost estimating, and execution

• Act as a key collaborator in the Management of Change (MOC) process, overseeing both technical reviews and final sign-offs

• Support the application of Cenovus's Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP)

• Provide mentorship to other staff in areas of expertise, leverage peer knowledge to enhance understanding in areas of limited experience, and cultivate a culture of knowledge sharing and open communication across Conventional Operations

• Engage key collaborators including Construction, Well Delivery, Operations/Maintenance, Automation, Supply Chain, Measurement, Finance, and Joint Interest to sustain business performance, challenge anomalies, and identify and implement opportunities to optimize value

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Professional Engineer designation licensed by APEGA

• 8+ years of experience in operations, facility, or production engineering

• Knowledge and application of commonly used codes such as ASME B31.3 and CSA Z662

• Working knowledge of the upstream oil and gas industry and facility design

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

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT January 9th, 2025.

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.

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've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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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 incumbent.

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