Process Safety Engineer

Cenovus Energy•Lima, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cenovus is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to join their Lima Refinery team. This role will lead process safety initiatives to support a zero-incident work environment by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating process safety risks across the site. The engineer will work closely with operations and cross-functional stakeholders to support OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and Cenovus Operations Integrity Management System (COIMS) programs while driving continuous improvement in process safety performance. Key responsibilities include facilitating risk assessments (HAZOPs and LOPAs), leading Management of Change (MOC) risk reviews, conducting incident investigations, and partnering with employees at all levels to proactively manage risk.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the US.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
4+ years experience in process engineering, process safety engineering, technical safety, asset integrity, operations, or maintenance in the oil and gas or chemical industry.
Knowledge of US regulations, specifically the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and the Process Safety Management Standard (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP Rule
In depth familiarity with MOC, PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, Bow Ties, major accident hazard (MAH) methodologies, and facilitation of MOC, HAZOP/PHA, LOPA and What If risk assessments
Proficient in Root Cause Analysis methodologies and incident investigation leadership.
Transferable skills and equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure regulatory compliance with U.S. Process Safety requirements including OSHA PSM (29CFR 1910.119) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP)
Lead and support refinery process safety programs, providing technical safety and engineering expertise across PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, MAH, and Management of Change, Incident Investigation, and Project Risk Reviews.
Drive continuous improvement of process safety systems, workflows, and assurance mechanisms to ensure consistent and effective implementation using process safety KPI's and Process Safety Lessons Learned form Internal and External industry events.
Lead and support incident investigations and root cause analyses, identifying lessons learned and preventing recurrence of major incidents.
Coordinate and oversee audits (internal, third party, insurance), ensuring gap identification, tracking, and timely close out of corrective actions.
Model process releases, fires, and explosions to resolve potential consequences and risk rating. Assist site in implementing recommendations related to modeling outcomes.