Student Co-Op - Lima, OH (Spring 2027)

Cenovus Energy Inc.; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship & peer support

Networking events

Relocation assistance may be available

Multi-discipline program

Job summary

Cenovus Energy Inc. in Lima, OH offers a multi-discipline Co-op/Internship program designed to provide hands-on experience across Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical/Instrumentation, Environmental, Civil, Accounting & Finance, and Supply Chain tracks.

Interns work on meaningful projects under mentorship, with opportunities to engage in real engineering, operations, and financial activities. Selected students will participate in a structured program, receive guidance from senior leaders, and may

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation.
• Available to begin work in January 2027.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
• We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process, environmental, and safety data to support performance improvements.
• Assist with process monitoring, troubleshooting, and engineering projects.
• Support EH&S and process safety compliance through audits and documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to support operations, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Support equipment reliability through inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.
• Assist with equipment design, repairs, modifications, and capital projects.
• Analyze operational and maintenance data to improve asset performance.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and vendors to execute projects safely and efficiently.
• Support electrical and control system reliability through testing and troubleshooting.
• Assist with the design, installation, and upgrade of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Collect and analyze data to support system performance and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to execute projects and field support.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Decision-making

Problem solving

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Accounting & Finance

Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Details

Worker Type: StudentJob Post End Date: 10/18/2026 Start Date: January 2026 Location: Lima, OH Length of Term: 4 Months

About This Opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting Co-Op/Internship opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career. This posting is for all internship/co-op positions in Lima, OH. After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate additional preferences.

Potential Placements

Possible placement may include the following majors: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Note: The application deadline for this position is October 17th, 2026.

What You'll Do

Chemical Engineering

• Analyze process, environmental, and safety data to support performance improvements
• Assist with process monitoring, troubleshooting, and engineering projects
• Support EH&S and process safety compliance through audits and documentation
• Collaborate with teams to support operations, reporting, and continuous improvement

Mechanical Engineering

• Support equipment reliability through inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning
• Assist with equipment design, repairs, modifications, and capital projects
• Analyze operational and maintenance data to improve asset performance
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and vendors to execute projects safely and efficiently

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

• Support electrical and control system reliability through testing and troubleshooting
• Assist with the design, installation, and upgrade of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Collect and analyze data to support system performance and maintenance activities
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to execute projects and field support

Accounting & Finance

• Support accounting and financial reporting activities using SAP and other systems
• Assist with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Use Excel and analytical tools to develop reports and identify trends
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and performance evaluation

Supply Chain Management

• Support procurement, sourcing, and contract management activities
• Analyze supply chain and inventory data to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist with inventory control, material planning, and procure-to-pay processes
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to support projects and business objectives

Who You Are

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa).
• Available to begin work in January 2027.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
• We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Education

Must be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co‑op or internship program for the duration of the work term. Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post‑secondary institution may also be considered. New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Working Conditions

May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Safety Sensitive

Safety sensitive positions may require the operation of a motor vehicle. Applicants may be asked to provide a valid driver's license if offered the position.

Student Program Benefits

• A multi‑discipline program with meaningful, hands‑on work experience.
• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch 'n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Opportunity to present work‑term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
• Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Additional Information

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cenovus Highlights

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

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 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. Cenovus's downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Student Program Through our Student Program

Through our Student Program, you'll have access to some of the best engineers, geologists and business professionals in the industry. In the office you'll work alongside these experts using cutting‑edge technology, data, analytics and modelling tools to continuously improve the innovative operating techniques we use in the field. In the field, you'll be a part of providing Canada, the United States and the world with the energy we need to fuel communities and economies.

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• Real‑world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day‑to‑day accountabilities
• Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
• Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives
• Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available

The Cenovus experience

Our development philosophy

• We 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 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 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 $25,000 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.