Senior Manager, Process Safety Engineering

About this opportunity:

Are you passionate about technical leadership and process safety? We are seeking an exceptional individual for a unique role that blends technical expertise with leadership. As a Senior Manager, Process Safety Engineering, you will be at the forefront of both high-level technical contributions and guiding a dedicated team of process safety engineers.

In this role, you will own and drive key CTCHO process safety and risk management work processes, ensuring they align with our corporate COIMS requirements and risk tolerance. Your leadership will be pivotal in assuring and verifying process safety activities, fostering alignment and knowledge sharing with Cenovus corporate Process Safety Team and other business units.

Your commitment to excellence will also extend to providing essential training and troubleshooting support to functional teams utilizing our process safety and risk management systems. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in leading the competency management and training of front-line practitioners and process safety professionals.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization and contribute to the highest standards of process safety and risk management.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain key process safety procedures and tools for CTCHO:

  • Abnormal Conditions Risk procedure

  • Risk Assessment procedure and training materials

  • CTCHO Process Safety Dashboard

  • PHA review procedure and training materials

  • CTCHO HAZOP Revalidation Program

  • Barrier Health assurance

  • CTCHO Risk Management Process

• Ensure roll-out and training are provided to all users of process safety and risk management tools across CTCHO functional teams

• Lead regular verification reviews to assess the quality and conformance of both risk assessment and barrier health work, and provide a monthly report on verification and health metrics to the CTCHO senior leadership team

• Manage LOD 2 verification reviews of process safety and risk management systems

• Oversee the Facility Revalidation HAZOP Program for all CTCHO facilities

• Ensure tactical support for PHA reviews performed on CTCHO Facilities Engineering Projects and risk assessments in the field

• Liaison with corporate Process Safety Teams to ensure CTCHO work complies with COIMS Standards and to access specialized technical support for complex issues

• Lead Competency Management for CTCHO Process Safety Engineers, facilitators and practitioners

• Manage HAZID, Bow-tie and siting study work

• Act as CTCHO Element Owner for COIMS Element 3

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering

• Licensed engineer with APEGA

• 16-24 years experience in engineering roles supporting oil and gas operations, including experience in Process Safety Engineering support roles

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a technical leader, mentoring and leading other technical professionals

• High levels of knowledge in Process Safety best practices, including expertise in facility design reviews, risk assessment and risk assurance activities

• Functional understanding of oil and gas facility operations as a basis to understand and collaborate with functional teams in facility operations, maintenance, and engineering

• Functional understanding of corporate COIMS standards and process safety / risk management systems

• Strong writing skills, including the ability to create governing documentation such as procedures and training packages

• Strong verbal communication skills and experience presenting complex technical information to practitioners and leaders

• Demonstrated ability to develop trust and strong working relationships with people in front line leadership, execution and senior leadership roles

• Ability to adapt complex safety standards and systems into fit-for-purpose tools and solutions that support the accountabilities of the business unit and needs of front-line users

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 8th, 2024.

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.

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'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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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.

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