The Process Safety Engineer supports refinery operations by identifying, assessing, and reducing process safety risks across multiple operating units. This role partners with operations, leadership, and technical experts to improve process safety performance, strengthen risk management programs, and support safe, reliable operations. The successful candidate will leverage strong refining and operational knowledge to develop effective solutions that protect people, assets, and the environment.

Relocate to Superior, WI Refinery for this role! Lead process safety risk assessments and risk management activities to identify, evaluate, and reduce operational risk across the refinery. Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements while driving adoption of industry best practices.

Facilitate key process safety reviews, including MOCs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, PSSRs, and risk assessments for plant changes and startups. Monitor and analyze process safety performance metrics, providing recommendations to improve risk management and operational reliability. Conduct hazard evaluations, consequence modeling, and root cause investigations to support effective risk mitigation strategies.

Partner with operations, leadership, and subject matter experts to strengthen process safety awareness and foster a strong safety culture. Lead implementation of current process safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to reduce refinery risk and enhance protection systems. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline preferred. 8+ years of experience in process engineering, operations,



technical safety, or process safety within the refining, chemical, or oil and gas industries.

Working knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience with process safety methodologies, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP, LOPA, and incident investigations. Demonstrated ability to identify process safety hazards, assess risk, and develop effective mitigation strategies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence risk reduction efforts across all levels of the organization.

Process safety-related certifications or training (e.g., 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. Our downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

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. Other 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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Generous paid vacation Annual bonus Retirement savings plan matching Long-term incentives* Medical & dental coverage Life insurance Disability benefits Employee assistance program Virtual healthcare coverage We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. Opportunities to work on special projects 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 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).

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. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions.

📌 HSE Process Safety Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Oil Authority
📍 Calgary