Process Safety Engineer

Cenovus Energy; Superior (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Process Safety Engineer for its Superior, WI refinery to drive risk-based decisions that protect people, assets, and the environment. You will lead risk assessments, ensure PSM and RMP compliance, and collaborate with operations and technical experts to advance safety culture.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 8+ years in process safety or related refining/oil & gas experience, with strong analytical and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Environmental Science, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering, operations, technical safety, or process safety within refining, chemical, or oil & gas industries.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA RMP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with MOC, PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, and incident investigations.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to drive risk reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead process safety risk assessments and risk management activities across refining units.
• Ensure OSHA PSM and EPA RMP compliance while adopting industry best practices.
• Facilitate MOCs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, PSSRs, and risk assessments for plant changes and startups.
• Monitor process safety metrics and recommend improvements to risk management and reliability.
• Partner with operations and SMEs to strengthen process safety awareness and culture.
• Lead implementation of new process safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Support management system compliance and COIMS-related gap closure.

Skills

Process safety

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

MOC/PHAs

Incident investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Environmental Science, or related

Job description

About this opportunity

The Process Safety Engineer supports refinery operations by identifying, assessing, and reducing process safety risks across multiple operating units. This role partners with operations, leadership, and technical experts to improve process safety performance, strengthen risk management programs, and support safe, reliable operations. The successful candidate will leverage strong refining and operational knowledge to develop effective solutions that protect people, assets, and the environment.

Relocate to Superior, WI Refinery for this role.

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.

What you’ll do

• Lead process safety risk assessments and risk management activities to identify, evaluate, and reduce operational risk across the refinery.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements while driving adoption of industry best practices.
• Facilitate key process safety reviews, including MOCs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, PSSRs, and risk assessments for plant changes and startups.
• Monitor and analyze process safety performance metrics, providing recommendations to improve risk management and operational reliability.
• Conduct hazard evaluations, consequence modeling, and root cause investigations to support effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with operations, leadership, and subject matter experts to strengthen process safety awareness and foster a strong safety culture.
• Lead implementation of new process safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to reduce refinery risk and enhance protection systems.
• Support management system compliance and auditing activities, including ownership of selected COIMS elements and gap closure actions.

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering, operations, technical safety, or process safety within the refining, chemical, or oil and gas industries.
• Working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process safety methodologies, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and incident investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process safety hazards, assess risk, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence risk reduction efforts across all levels of the organization.
• Process safety‑related certifications or training (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, Incident Investigation).

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

Total rewards

• Generous paid vacation
• Annual bonus
• Retirement savings plan matching
• Long-term incentives
• Medical & dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare coverage
• Generous leave of absence programs
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• *Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.

Development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers.

• 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‑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 $10,000 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.

About Cenovus

• 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 downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
• We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States.
• Other 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.
• Our shares trade under the symbol CVE, and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.

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.