Cenovus’s New Grad Program aims to attract, develop, and retain exceptional new grads to build a top talent pipeline for the company. The program provides new grads with a broad understanding of Cenovus’s core business through challenging work assignments, training and development, field exposure and the opportunity to develop a large network of contacts through networking and mentorship opportunities.

Our Program consists of three consecutive 12-month rotational assignments that span the US Cenovus’s varied business areas. Rotational future assignments could include Process Engineer, Environmental, PSM, I&E reliability, Optimization & Coordination engineering. An example of a breadth of rotational experience could include the following:

Year 1: Unit Process Engineering – managing a variety of our operating units/technologies
Year 2: Environmental Engineering – water, air, wastewater
Year 3: Process Safety Engineering – relief valves, PHA, SOL/SDL

Other potential rotational experiences could include the following:

Commercial scheduling
Process tools – mass balance, unit health monitoring gap closure
Systems optimization engineering – energy
Process development engineering
TAR engineering – planning and execution

We do our best to accommodate preferences, though preferences are not guaranteed and based on business needs and availability.

During the three-year program you will be expected to be open to relocating to any of Cenovus’s operating sites for your rotations and/or your end-of-program placement. Upon completion of the three-year program, you will be matched to a permanent role within the organization. This role will be based on business needs and relocation may be required.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 2/28/2025.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities may include:

Technical evaluations or identification of process issues to continuously improve the safety, reliability, and business performance of the refinery operations
Alarm management software development and implementation
Alarm rationalization
OMS blending controls
Collaborating with key stakeholders, including Process Engineering, Engineering and Technical Services, and Project Development
Determining key metrics, including Process Safety Management compliance, alarm performance, control scheme implementation, and control loops in normal mode
Providing data analysis reports for refinery operational issues, including recommendations for resolutions

Who you are

Legally authorized to work in the US
Available to begin work June 2025
Must have an undergraduate engineering degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering obtained by May 31, 2025, and completed within the last 2 years
Valid Class D Driver’s License with no restrictions

Preferred

Enrolled in, or a graduate of an engineering program recognized by ABET (US Engineering Accreditation Board)
3.0 cumulative GPA from a post-secondary program
Previous Cenovus Energy student experience

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 campusrelations@cenovus.com.

To be considered for a position, please complete all Work Experience fields in the job application in addition to attaching your résumé/CV. Applications without a recent transcript attached will not be considered.

New Grad Program Benefits

Access to New Grad Program Committees including Learning & Development, Networking & Engagement, Buddy Program, and the Social Committee
Various support from direct leaders, program leads, ambassadors and more
3 rotations yearly that build a breadth of development and business acumen in future leaders and technical experts
Learning paths comprising of technical and business/professional courses

Relocation

If you will need to relocate for your first rotation/home location, support will be provided as per Cenovus’ internal policies.

Additional Information

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.

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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.

For this position you will be required to maintain a US Driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, and adhere to the appropriate Company policies and guidelines. A driving record will be one of the background checks requested in the Pre-Employment Screening for the final candidate.

As this position has been identified as safety sensitive, employment of a final candidate selected for this position will be conditional upon successful completion of required pre-employment medical and alcohol/drug assessments.

Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation available at some sites.

Please note that a pre-employment background check and medical and drug/alcohol assessment are pre-conditions to Cenovus employment offers and must be completed successfully before you are confirmed to start with Cenovus.

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.

Notification

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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.

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