Manager, Operations Project Integration

About this opportunity:

The Manager, Operations Project Integration role acts as a liaison between major projects and the site ensuring the right people resources connect and collaborate between operations, maintenance, tech services, construction and project engineers. This position is a subject matter expert who provides expertise, technical knowledge and people contacts at site. A key accountability of this role is to ensure proper input into FEED and design phases to reduce rework in the latter stages of projects.

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What you’ll do:

• Act as single point of contact (SPOC) for the major projects team at site

• Represent operations through all phases of major project development and execution

• Provide operational input into projects during FEED and detailed design phases

• Participate in and ensure appropriate site SME involvement for P&ID reviews, project feed studies, Hazops, model and technical reviews

• Engage refinery management, technical, operations and maintenance personnel throughout projects to ensure an integrated approach to decision making

• Facilitate the integration of commissioning and turnover strategies for projects

• Assist the project construction team with SIMOPS during phase 4

• Participate in the ready for operations and ready for maintenance tasks required for startup

• Ensure operating and maintenance procedures are in place, training completed, ready for start-up

• Engage with subject matter experts to support projects to ensure standard processes are followed and proper equipment is selected in support of the reliability objective of “Design Right”

• Ensure human factors are considered during project development from an operations perspective

• Collaborate with the Downstream Operations Advisory and Integration team to ensure Operational Readiness best practices are employed throughout all project stages

• Create resource plan for all RFO accountabilities

• Act as lead site delegate for decision record input and sign-off where appropriate

Who you are:

• 10 years of experience in Downstream operations in various roles including leadership

• Applicable certification in operations, maintenance or engineering

• Advanced leadership skills, ability to lead and influence project supporting functions

• Proven ability to work well on cross functional teams and independently without supervision

• Effective facilitation skills

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

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 .

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.

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.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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.

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.

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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’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity networks, 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.

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

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.

Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. 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 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.

Find Cenovus on Facebook , X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .

For more information, please visit cenovus.com

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’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, 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.

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