Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer

Cenovus Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical & dental coverage

Retirement savings plan matching

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Cenovus Energy seeks a Senior Staff Process and Technical Safety Engineer to lead the US region's Process Safety competency, aligning with Cenovus Risk Methodology and regulatory standards. This role requires deep expertise in HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID, PHA standards, and RMP compliance across U.S.

refineries and collaboration with Canadian counterparts. The candidate will mentor engineers, drive risk training, oversee safety studies, and lead assurance audits within the PSM space while integrating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 16+ years in Process Safety roles; 10+ years in Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals preferred.
• Experience leading multiple complex unit HAZOPs and MOCs; LOPA analyses.
• Experience with API, NFPA, CCPS codes, and US regulations; RMP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety across US Refineries, including methodology development and regulatory interpretation.
• Develop and train Process Safety Engineers in Cenovus Risk Methodology (HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID).
• Direct third-party studies (Facility Siting, Fire Hazard Analysis) coordination and QA/QC of deliverables.
• Drive audits and ensure PSM program compliance across projects.

Skills

Process Safety leadership

HAZOP

LOPA

HAZID

Regulatory interpretation

Risk assessment

PHAST (software)

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 09/26/2026About 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:Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:Lead Process Safety as a competency across the US Refineries—owning methodology development, regulatory and code interpretation, and industry policy representationBuild 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 membersChampion 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 spaceWho you are:Legally authorized to work in the USBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline required16+ 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 assetExperience leading multiple complex unit HAZOPs and MOCs for a chemical/oil and gas operator, and conducting LOPA analyses with translation into SIL requirements requiredExperience in process safety information auditing or RAGAGEP verification requiredExperience 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 requiredExperience with Fire Hazard Analysis techniques, QRA and facility siting studies, Barrier Health / Safety Critical Element / Bowtie / HAZID concepts, and PSM in projects considered an assetWe 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. Learn more.#LI-DS1If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email [e-mail] .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.Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram .The Cenovus experienceTotal rewardsWe’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:Generous paid vacationAnnual bonusRetirement savings plan matchingLong-term incentives*Medical & dental coverageLife insuranceDisability benefitsEmployee assistance programVirtual healthcare coverageGenerous leave of absence programsFitness membership reimbursement*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.Our development philosophyWe 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 offeringsEducation assistance for additional developmentOpportunities to work on special projectsLeadership development programs for emerging and established leadersWe 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 cultureOur purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.Our values:Protect what mattersDo it rightMake it betterDo it togetherCenovus 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 employerWe 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.Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE , please apply by going to our Internal Career Site .