What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist, Downstream Electrical position at Cenovus Energy?
Worker Type: Employee
About this opportunity:
Join Cenovus Energy as a Downstream Electrical Subject Matter Expert, serving as the principal authority on electrical system design, compliance, and performance across the downstream portfolio. They provide a strategic technical assurance to ensure systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. They drive sustainable, cost-optimized solutions for asset lifecycle management—including design, maintenance, and replacement—while supporting operational excellence and long-term business objectives. Preference to individuals who currently reside or can relocate to Dublin, OH, or any of the US Cenovus Refineries. (Lima, OH; Toledo, OH; Superior, WI)
What you’ll do:
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 1, 2025
What we offer:
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.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
About this opportunity:
Join Cenovus Energy as a Downstream Electrical Subject Matter Expert, serving as the principal authority on electrical system design, compliance, and performance across the downstream portfolio. They provide a strategic technical assurance to ensure systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently in alignment with corporate standards and regulatory requirements. They drive sustainable, cost-optimized solutions for asset lifecycle management—including design, maintenance, and replacement—while supporting operational excellence and long-term business objectives. Preference to individuals who currently reside or can relocate to Dublin, OH, or any of the US Cenovus Refineries. (Lima, OH; Toledo, OH; Superior, WI)
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement a technology plan for downstream electrical systems to ensure reliability and compliance.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship on electrical area classification, collaborating with process technology SMEs.
- Identify and complete improvement opportunities in our electrical infrastructure and maintenance practices.
- Lead the Community of Practice to improve knowledge, standardize practices, and adhere to engineering standards.
- Mentor and develop technical resources, providing troubleshooting support and standardized monitoring tools.
- Coordinate technical training programs for engineers and technicians, focusing on operational risks and safety.
- Legally authorized to work in the US
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Professional Certification or License in Engineering
- 15 years of experience in electrical engineering within downstream refining or large coordinated facilities
- 5 years of experience in project design work on electrical engineering systems, including medium and high voltage systems
- Technical training in unit-specific operations from recognized institutions (e.g., IEEE, IET, NICET, OSHA)
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 1, 2025
What we offer:
- Company-paid medical and dental
- Time-off
- 401K
- Tuition & Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Volunteer Hours
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.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site
