What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Safety Specialist position at Cenovus Energy?
Worker Type: Employee
Group: US S&OI Deployed Downstream Department
Job Post End Date: 01/31/2025
About this opportunity:
Cenovus is currently looking for an Occupational Safety Specialist to join our team at our Dublin, OH office. We are also open to considering candidates based at any of our other US locations.
The individual in this role will drive key cross-site improvement initiatives by developing and implementing comprehensive plans. Assisting with the creation and maintenance of corporate and regional standards/procedures in the occupational safety space including but not limited to owning the creation of a suite of local COIMS management system documents, establishing site LOD audit plans, and training auditors while providing ongoing audit support.
What you’ll do:
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.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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 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.
Notification
To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.
Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.
Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.
To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under ‘My Applications’.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
Group: US S&OI Deployed Downstream Department
Job Post End Date: 01/31/2025
About this opportunity:
Cenovus is currently looking for an Occupational Safety Specialist to join our team at our Dublin, OH office. We are also open to considering candidates based at any of our other US locations.
The individual in this role will drive key cross-site improvement initiatives by developing and implementing comprehensive plans. Assisting with the creation and maintenance of corporate and regional standards/procedures in the occupational safety space including but not limited to owning the creation of a suite of local COIMS management system documents, establishing site LOD audit plans, and training auditors while providing ongoing audit support.
What you’ll do:
- Safety Initiative Design & Training:
- Lead the development and standardization of safety-related processes and tools
- Provide leadership mentoring and guidance for safety planning and execution
- Support the implementation and standardization of safety policies (e.g., drug and alcohol policy, work permit standards)
- Occupational Safety Support Across Assets:
- Maintain relationships with site asset and corporate teams to support health and safety initiatives
- Review/build corporate or regional safety standards and assist in implementing key safety initiatives across sites
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for occupational safety topics
- Standard and Policy Development:
- Assist in the development of corporate COIMS standards and health and safety policies
- Engage with site teams to collect concerns and feedback for new or updated standards
- Represent the downstream organization in the creation of standards and assist in implementation plans
- Occupational Safety Auditing Leadership:
- Lead the design, training, and implementation of Line of Defense (LOD) auditing programs for the US region
- Support and assist in third-party audits related to occupational safety
- Support Regulatory Compliance and Government Relations Functions on Occupational Safety Topics:
- Ensure compliance with US Government and state/local government regulations related to occupational safety
- Review regulations, identify actions needed, and plan and complete implementations
- Work with government agencies and participate in industry forums (e.g., AFPM)
- Coach site safety practitioners on implementing regulatory changes
- High school diploma or GED required
- 10 years of relevant work experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Safety related field
- 10 years’ experience working in oil and gas or chemicals industry
- Working knowledge of regulatory requirements in the oil and gas environment
- Experience in Root Cause Analysis and incident investigation leadership
- Knowledge or experience in a combination of process safety auditing, industrial hygiene, contractor management, safe work permit, and/or emergency response
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.
We've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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 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.
Notification
To be considered for a position, please click Apply and create an account or sign in to your Cenovus Careers profile.
Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.
Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.
To follow the status of your application, log in to your Cenovus Careers profile and click on the appropriate job under ‘My Applications’.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
