Senior Process Safety Leader – Refineries & Oil & Gas

Energy Jobline ZR; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Annual bonus

Retirement savings plan matching

Long-term incentives

Medical & dental coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Virtual healthcare coverage

Generous leave of absence programs

Fitness membership reimbursement

Job summary

Cenovus Energy seeks a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer to lead the US Process Safety competency and policy implementation for US Refineries, with collaboration across Canadian teams. You will mentor engineers and drive Cenovus risk methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, and HAZID, ensuring rigorous safety practices.

You will oversee audits, safety information governance, and regulatory alignment, while guiding cross-functional teams in risk assessments and training programs.

Qualifications

• 16+ years working directly in a Process Safety role or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years within Oil and Gas/Petrochemicals considered an asset.
• Functional Safety Engineer Certification considered an asset
• Experience leading multiple complex unit HAZOPs and MOCs for a chemical/oil and gas operator.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety across US Refineries—owning methodology development, regulatory and code interpretation, and policy representation.
• Build and develop Process Safety Engineers trained in Cenovus Risk Methodology (HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID).
• Design, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive risk-training suite for site personnel.
• Champion and safeguard key risk standards (PHA, RMP) across the organization.
• Directly conduct/coordinate third-party studies (Facility Siting, Fire Hazard Analysis).
• Drive and support assurance audits within the PSM space.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Policy development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HAZOP

LOPA

HAZID

PHAST

Job description

Cenovus Energy seeks a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer to lead the US Process Safety competency and policy implementation for US Refineries, with collaboration across Canadian teams. You will mentor engineers and drive Cenovus risk methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, and HAZID, ensuring rigorous safety practices.

You will oversee audits, safety information governance, and regulatory alignment, while guiding cross-functional teams in risk assessments and training programs.