Process Engineer

Worker Type: Employee Group: Process Engineering - Toledo Department Job Post End Date: 04/10/2023 About this opportunity: The Process Engineer at the Toledo Refinery is the process technical adviser for an operating area. The role provides unbiased technical evaluations of process issues to continuously improve the safety, reliability, and business performance of the refinery operations. About Cenovus: We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative, and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans. 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. Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto as well as the New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit cenovus.com. Find Cenovus on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. Why we work at Cenovus: Safety as a core value Competitive compensation Flex time Employer paid benefits: health, dental, vision & more Volunteering opportunities Community Investment activities Inclusive work environment Career progression/internal mobility opportunities Company/team building events Responsibilities: Monitor equipment and process. Provide trouble-shooting expertise to Operations and Optimization. Provides process engineering support to the refinery within defined areas of accountability. They provide technical expertise to achieve the safe, reliable and optimal operations of their assigned process through the appropriate application of process engineering, process control and process technology. Ensure that the technical input required for proper target setting is available on a daily basis. Ensure that equipment performance is being reflected in the optimization targets. Provide input and recommendations to assist Operations in prioritizing maintenance to ensure maximum commercial performance. Optimize variable costs by leveraging technical knowledge and a proactive approach to energy management. Analyze variance between the commercial plan and actual performance and assist the optimization team in closing the variance. Evaluate catalyst options and make selection recommendations, monitor performance and schedule optimal replacement Participates in HazOps and LOPAs. Participate in incident investigations. Provide technical support and leadership on product quality issues and identify opportunities. Support reporting and verification activities for safety and environmental compliance (Title V) and Flare Subpart Ja Provide technical review of procedures. Provide mentoring to peers, optimization and Operations personnel on technical subjects. Assist in technical training Maintain current knowledge of technology specialty, and embed best practices and industry advancements at Toledo. Conduct regular plant tests and heat & mass balances to maintain accurate models and identify deterioration of the asset capability. Support the innovation process in the business unit by identifying and initiating growth and innovation projects. Provide technical input into Capital Projects as requested. Understands and is compliant with all Control of Work (CoW) and Process Safety policies and procedures. Ensure safe operating limits and availability operating envelopes are understood. Investigates and resolves recurring SOLs/SDLs exceedances. Initiate and lead Management of Change (MOCs) and Process Safety Minimum Expectations (PSME) gap analysis. Identify and justify Turnaround scope, and support Turnaround planning and execution. Participate in their relevant CIF activities. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering Minimum 3 years’ experience in refining, or like process industry including chemical, manufacturing, or nuclear Analyzing Problems/Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Systematically determine the root cause(s) of problems through questioning and inspecting, and then identify the best course of action to take Understanding of the manufacturing process including economics, commercial awareness, optimization opportunity identification and proper use of technology Ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences to optimize or detect abnormal conditions within the process Build, maintain and utilize kinetic and equipment models to monitor equipment and catalyst performance, identify deterioration and evaluate options and opportunities. The ability to multitask while performing job tasks, without being distracted Assist in HAZOPs, MOC’s, Incident Investigations, and Job Safety Analysis Computer Programs— Computer proficiency in standard desktop and instrument engineering software, as well as, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, PI Process Book, Petrosim Cenovus Energy is an affirmative action employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, or personal or physical characteristics protected by law. At Cenovus we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We define diversity as the variety of people, including all of the unique attributes of our staff, and the variety of ideas within our organization. Building an inclusive workplace by drawing on the skills and talents of a diverse workforce provides Cenovus with a competitive advantage. We believe it’s important to maximize the potential of everyone who works for our company and ensure all people feel respected, appreciated, and heard. We define inclusion as ‘diversity in action,’ creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection for all employees, where various ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed to create business value. If 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 careeropportunities@cenovus.com. Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT MONTH DAY, YEAR. 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