Senior Unit Contact/process Engineer

About this opportunity:

Cenovus is currently looking for a Senior Unit Contact/Process Engineer to join our Downstream Technical Services Department in Lloydminster, SK supporting the Lloydminster Upgrader and Ethanol facilities.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a talented team at the Upgrader and work in a multi-faceted facility with a broad spectrum of processes and specialized equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for a selection of plants within the Upgrader, which comprises amongst others the Hydrocracker Reaction & Fractionation Plant, Hydrogen Plant, Crude Plant, Hydrotreaters, Delayed Coker Unit and Sulphur Recovery.

We are looking for a candidate that wants to contribute to a facility focused on working collaboratively as one team while showing responsibility & care for our community & environment, with a drive for improved performance.

The best candidate for the position will be a high achiever who seeks opportunities to improve, is decisive to meet changing needs, and an excellent team player.

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Work Environment:

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

• This is a full-time employee position.

What you'll do:

• Develop & monitor the daily operating targets and specifications of the Upgrader Complex units identifying and communicating any deviations and corrective actions required.

• Complete 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 MOC process, engineering investigations, and unit PHA revalidations.

• Initiate and implement plant & process changes using the Management of Change MOC 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 utilizing Intelex and ProAct methodology.

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

• Complies with all HS&E requirements in the performance of this position's responsibilities.

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

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

• 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/ process engineering support during Major Turnarounds & other plant outages & working extended hours (including weekends & afterhours)

• Provide decision support and prioritize Engineering Investigations (EI's) based on personnel safety, process safety, process reliability, unit efficiency, and profitability.

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

Who you are:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Process/Petroleum Engineering.

• Degree in other Engineering discipline with relatable experience will be considered.

• Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and/or Refining experience of 8-12 years.

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

• Experience with HYSYS refining simulation software or equivalent.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)

• Knowledge of ASME, API, and SBB codes and regulations will be advantageous.

• Knowledge of Federal and Saskatchewan provincial environmental regulations will be advantageous.

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 May 16, 2024.

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 sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative, 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, 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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