Lead Process Safety Engineer – US Refineries SME

Cenovus Energy; Antioch (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Annual bonus

Retirement match

Long-term incentives

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

EAP

Virtual healthcare

Leave programs

Gym membership

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer to lead the US refineries' Process Safety competency and align with Cenovus risk methodologies. The role also collaborates with Canadian counterparts on overarching PSM expertise.

The ideal candidate has 16+ years in Process Safety, strong HAZOP/LOPA/HAZID experience, and familiarity with US regulations and RMP compliance. The position emphasizes training, standards, and audits within a large integrated energy company.

Qualifications

• 16+ years in Process Safety/related roles
• 10+ years in Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals considered an asset
• Functional Safety Engineer Certification is an asset
• Experience leading multiple complex unit HAZOPs and MOCs
• Experience in process safety information auditing or RAGAGEP verification
• Experience in consequence modelling (PHAST asset)
• Familiarity with API, NFPA, CCPS codes & US regulations; RMP compliance
• Experience with Fire Hazard Analysis, QRA and facility siting concepts, Bowtie/HAZID/Barrier Health/SHCE concepts

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety as a US Refineries competency; develop methodologies and interpret regulations
• Develop and train Process Safety Engineers in Cenovus Risk Methodology (HAZOP/LOPA/HAZID)
• Design and maintain a risk-training suite for site personnel and QA/QC site deliverables
• Champion key risk standards (PHA, RMP compliance)
• Coordinate third-party studies (Facility Siting, Fire Hazard Analysis)
• Drive assurance audits within the PSM space

Skills

HAZOP

LOPA

HAZID

PHAST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Eng

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer to lead the US refineries' Process Safety competency and align with Cenovus risk methodologies. The role also collaborates with Canadian counterparts on overarching PSM expertise.

The ideal candidate has 16+ years in Process Safety, strong HAZOP/LOPA/HAZID experience, and familiarity with US regulations and RMP compliance. The position emphasizes training, standards, and audits within a large integrated energy company.