Process Controls Engineer

Cenovus EnergyLima, OH
Onsite

About The Position

Cenovus Energy is seeking a new Process Controls Engineer for the Lima Refinery with a strong attention to detail, ability to learn, and the flexibility to adjust to changes based on plant priorities. The role will ensure that DCS Regulatory/Supervisory Controls, Operator Graphics, Alarm System, Process Historian and PI are designed and implemented in accordance with refinery standards to maintain, optimize and continue safe operation. This position will also manage Budget Adherence, Schedule Adherence, PSM compliance, Alarm Performance and Control Scheme Implementation. The Process Controls Engineer's level of problem-solving will vary with tenure & maturity in the position. This role requires complex problem solving skills to assist Operations and Process Engineering in diagnosing and developing solutions to refinery operational issues.

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years of direct refinery Process Controls experience or other closely related experience
  • Proficient technical skills and knowledge of refinery operations, process flows, coordination, and systems

Nice To Haves

  • MBA, PMP Certification, or Professional Engineer License considered an asset
  • Knowledge of job or industry specific practices or processes; critical/unique skills/knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Provide new and maintain existing DCS control scheme designs, control configurations, alarm configurations and operator graphics that meet refinery guidelines and provide improved reliability/safety for ongoing plant operations
  • Participate in Design Review, P&ID’s Review, Engineering Milestone Review, MOC, Investigation, Hazard & Operability (HAZOP) Study, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) processes
  • Provide Project Engineering support in accordance with sites standards and practices and provide ease of maintenance and increased reliability to the refinery
  • Develop control schemes in accordance with site standards that allow for ease of use for operations and maintainability and reliably for the Area Business Team
  • Specify and procure DCS Hardware in accordance with site standard hardware

Benefits

  • 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
  • Generous leave of absence programs
  • Fitness membership reimbursement
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