Downstream Refining Staff Metallurgical Engineer

Worker Type: Employee

Group: Discipline Engineering Department

Job Post End Date: 06/14/2023

About this opportunity:

The Staff Materials Engineer will be a recognized subject matter expert in metallurgy with particular emphasis on materials used in downstream refining processes including piping, piping components, process equipment such as vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, instrumentation, and rotating equipment.

The successful candidate in addition to having advanced technical knowledge will enjoy providing corporate technical expertise to large Downstream assets, will have outstanding leadership and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience identifying and navigating organizational changes, a keen interest in international trends in engineering and leadership, and above-average emotional intelligence.

The successful candidate will be expected to travel to build personal relationships with the operations teams and may occasional be required to be on-site for troubleshooting, turnarounds and capital project support.

About Cenovus:

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. 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 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.

For more information, visit cenovus.com.

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Why we work at Cenovus:

• Career progression/internal mobility opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Flex time
• Community Investment activities
• Competitive compensation
• Company/team building events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more
• Safety as a core value

Responsibilities:

• Provide troubleshooting expertise
• Set and own Downstream engineering standards
• Be Downstream Manufacturing’s subject matter expert for metallurgy in refining processes
• Identify processes to improve the safety, integrity, and operational efficiency and reliability of Downstream assets
• Provide engineering expertise to Downstream operating assets
• Provide expertise to incident investigations
• Identify, evaluate and implement new technologies
• Lead professional networks
• Define and improve work methods and procedures
• Participate in process hazards analyses and safety/equipment failure investigations (in collaboration with H&S and asset teams)
• Provide engineering mentorship to Downstream small and large capital projects

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (for example, P.Eng. in Canada)
• Education in B.Eng in materials engineering and/or materials science
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Minimum 20 years of experience being a metallurgical expert in a combination of engineering contractor and operations, with an emphasis on Downstream operations
• Refinery background and experience is required

For Internal Candidates Only: Those 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.

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 define diversity as the variety of people, including all the unique attributes of our staff, as well as the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it’s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure people feel respected, appreciated, and heard. We define inclusion as ‘diversity in action,’ creating an environment of involvement, respect, and connection, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value.

Note: The application deadline for this position is June 13, 2023, at 11:59 PM

This posting represents the desired scope, accountabilities, skills, and experience requirements of the job. These requirements 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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