Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer

US Diversity Job Search; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Annual bonus

Retirement savings plan matching

Medical & dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Cenovus Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer to lead Process Safety competency across US Refineries and support policy development beyond the US. The role will serve as the US Region's SME and thought leader, coordinating with Canadian counterparts to strengthen Cenovus risk management practices.

The ideal candidate has a chemical or mechanical engineering degree, 16+ years in process safety, extensive experience with HAZOP/LOPA, and hands-on expertise in PHAST

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/ mechanical engineering or related field.
• 16+ years in process safety or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years in Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals is a plus.
• Familiarity with API, NFPA, CCPS codes and US regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety across US Refineries and interpret regulatory/codes.
• Develop and train Process Safety engineers in Cenovus risk methodology.
• Design and maintain risk training QA/QC and develop new staff.
• Champion risk standards (PHA, RMP).
• Coordinate third‑party studies (Facility Siting, Fire Hazard Analysis).
• Drive assurance audits within the PSM space.

Skills

Process Safety Leadership

HAZOP

LOPA

PHAST

Regulatory interpretation

RMP compliance

SIL requirements

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 09/26/2026

About this opportunity

Cenovus Energy is now hiring for a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer who will be accountable for the overall implementation and application of Process Safety as a competency within the US Refineries & for supporting policy development/application beyond the US. This role will serve as the US Region's leading SME and thought leader in the field of Process Safety; will also play a dual role in leading the company's overall PSM expertise with Canadian counterpart(s).

What you'll do

• Lead Process Safety as a competency across the US Refineries-owning methodology development, regulatory and code interpretation, and industry policy representation
• Build and develop competent, capable Process Safety Engineers trained in Cenovus Risk Methodology (HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, etc.)
• Design, deliver, and maintain a comprehensive risk-training suite for site personnel, including QA/QC of site deliverables and the ongoing development of new team members
• Champion and safeguard key risk standards across the organization (PHA standard, RMP compliance, etc.)
• Directly conduct/coordinate centrally managed third-party studies (Facility Siting, Fire Hazard Analysis, etc.)
• Drive and support assurance audits within the PSM space

Who you are

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required
• 16+ years working directly in a Process Safety role or closely related discipline required
• 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, and conducting LOPA analyses with translation into SIL requirements required
• Experience in process safety information auditing or RAG/AGEP verification required
• Experience in consequence modelling required (experience with PHAST software considered an asset)
• Familiarity with API, NFPA, and CCPS codes & US regulations required
• Familiarity with RMP compliance required
• Experience with Fire Hazard Analysis techniques, QRA and facility siting studies, Barrier Health / Safety Critical Element / Bowtie / HAZID concepts, and PSM in projects 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.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT SEPTEMBER 25, 2026.

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

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.

The Cenovus experience

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.

Our development philosophy

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

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 $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.

For more information about working at Cenovus

Visit cenovus.com.

Additional Information

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.

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