Ethanol Technician - Power Engineer

Cenovus Energy; Minnedosa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Manitoba is seeking an Ethanol Technician - Power Engineer to operate and maintain ethanol processing equipment. This entry-level role starts on day shifts, focusing on training before transitioning to shift work. Ideal candidates have experience in ethanol plants and possess a valid Power Engineering Certificate. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health & dental benefits

Mental health coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• 2+ years experience in an ethanol plant or similar.
• Previous project coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Load rail cars and unload chemical trucks.
• Complete routine rounds and samples to support shift operations.
• Operate DCS and troubleshoot plant operations.
• Assist with the development and upkeep of operating procedures.

Skills

Ethanol plant experience

DCS operation

Safety operations

Education

Minimum 3rd class Power Engineering Certificate

2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate

Job description

Overview

About this opportunity:

The Ethanol Technician - Power Engineer is responsible for performing loading and unloading tasks, operating equipment both in the field and through the DCS and training on the process units. Initially, this position begins on day shifts as an entry-level operator, focusing on proficiency and training while completing lower risk "day operator" tasks. Once trained they will transition to shift work. On shift, the technician rotates through all operating crew positions and informally reports to the lead operator on shift. This role emphasizes the safe and efficient operation of ethanol processing equipment, prioritizing safety, optimizing throughput, and ensuring product quality.

Responsibilities

• Load rail cars and unload chemical trucks
• Complete routine rounds and samples supporting shift operations.
• Complete and log all relevant routine, planned, and unplanned actions throughout the shift
• Operate DCS and troubleshoot plant operations
• Complete required operator training and ensure allocated training hours are met
• Assist with the development and upkeep of operating procedures and lock out tag out procedures
• Assist in the development and execution of plant performance improvements
• Identify equipment deficiencies, prepare work requests, prepare equipment for maintenance, and issue safe work permits
• Perform safe operations to meet production targets & short-term production plan by monitoring process variables & equipment parameters to identify abnormal conditions and carry out appropriate changes

Who you are / Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• 2+ years’ experience in an ethanol plant or similar
• Minimum 3rd class Power Engineering Certificate, 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate considered an asset
• Previous project coordination experience considered an asset

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 September 22, 2025.

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.

Who we are

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. 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.

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The Cenovus experience

Total rewards

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
• Health & dental benefits
• Substantial mental health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee family assistance
• Virtual healthcare coverage

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
• Our values:
• Protect what matters
• Do it right
• Make it better
• Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
• Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
• Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
• Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, 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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