Senior Plant Engineer (Calgary)

Senior Plant Engineer (Calgary)

03 Nov
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Cenovus Energy
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Calgary

03 Nov

Cenovus Energy

Calgary

About this opportunity

The Process & Facilities team is seeking a Senior Plant Engineer to join their Calgary-based team, supporting Cenovus’s Conventional business. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Process & Facilities Engineering, this dynamic role plays a key part in maximizing asset value through technical engineering expertise and robust business acumen. You’ll help drive safe, reliable, efficient and compliant facility operations while providing engineering solutions that support business performance and operational excellence. What you’ll do

Champion safety and process safety throughout the design, execution and operation of facilities, including supporting process safety event reviews and response activities. Provide technical and process engineering expertise to field operations, including process modelling, compressor evaluations, valve sizing and interpretation/application of industry codes and standards (ASME B31.1/B31.3, CSA Z662 and API). Deliver day-to-day engineering support for assigned facilities, partnering with Operations and multidisciplinary engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational and maintenance challenges. Support facility shutdowns from scope development and planning through execution, working closely with Field Leadership to ensure safe and effective delivery. Ensure ongoing facility regulatory compliance, including environmental reporting, licensing, emissions requirements and other applicable regulatory obligations. Lead the technical development of facility projects, including scope definition, design, cost estimating, economic evaluation and preparation of project justifications to support investment decisions. Identify opportunities to improve facility performance and maximize asset value by analyzing operating and financial results,



investigating performance gaps and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Strengthen technical capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship, knowledge sharing, peer collaboration and evaluation of emerging technologies. Who you are

Legally authorized to work in Canada. Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation registered with APEGA, with the ability to authenticate mechanical engineering deliverables. 8+ years of relevant experience in operations, facilities and production engineering. Candidates with less experience may be considered at an appropriate level. Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas facilities, engineering practices and applicable industry codes and standards, including ASME B31.3 and CSA Z662. Proven operational troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with sound technical judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines. Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across Field Operations, Maintenance, Regulatory, Finance, Commercial, Marketing and external organizations. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. Why join us

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. Who we are

Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, 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. 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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Total rewards

Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff) Health & dental benefits Substantial mental health coverage Life insurance Disability benefits Employee family assistance Virtual healthcare coverage Our development philosophy

Internal course offerings Education assistance for additional development Opportunities to work on special projects Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders Our culture

We energize the world to make people’s lives better. Our values: Protect what matters Do it right Make it better Do it together Cenovus Cenovus Cares

We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round. Su

📌 Senior Plant Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Cenovus Energy
📍 Calgary

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