Student Co-Op - Lima, OH (Spring 2027)

Cenovus Energy • Lima, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for all internship/co-op positions in Lima, OH. After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate additional preferences. Possible placement may include the following majors: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain Management/Logistics. The application deadline for this position is October 17th, 2026. Students will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills they need to build an exciting career.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa).
• Available to begin work in January 2027.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term.
• Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Nice To Haves

• We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process, environmental, and safety data to support performance improvements
• Assist with process monitoring, troubleshooting, and engineering projects
• Support EH&S and process safety compliance through audits and documentation
• Collaborate with teams to support operations, reporting, and continuous improvement
• Support equipment reliability through inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning
• Assist with equipment design, repairs, modifications, and capital projects
• Analyze operational and maintenance data to improve asset performance
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and vendors to execute projects safely and efficiently
• Support electrical and control system reliability through testing and troubleshooting
• Assist with the design, installation, and upgrade of electrical and instrumentation systems
• Collect and analyze data to support system performance and maintenance activities
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to execute projects and field support
• Support accounting and financial reporting activities using SAP and other systems
• Assist with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Use Excel and analytical tools to develop reports and identify trends
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and performance evaluation
• Support procurement, sourcing, and contract management activities
• Analyze supply chain and inventory data to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist with inventory control, material planning, and procure-to-pay processes
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to support projects and business objectives

Benefits

• A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience.
• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
• Competitive pay
• Real-world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities
• Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
• Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives
• Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree