Water Treatment & Plant Utilities Process Engineer

Worker Type: Employee

Job Post End Date: 02/18/2026 About this opportunity: Cenovus is seeking a Water Treatment & Plant Utilities Process Engineer for the Lima Refinery. The Lima Refinery uses advanced water reuse systems, primarily involving reverse osmosis (RO), to treat and recycle process water, significantly reducing freshwater intake and improving sustainability, to meet stricter water quality standards and minimize environmental impact. This role would provide engineering support to maintain and improve the refinery's process water treatment systems and ensure the delivery of quality process water to refinery operations. The Water Treatment & Plant Utilities Process Engineer works closely with the Operations Department to troubleshoot system-related problems that require technical expertise and experience. They are also responsible for providing engineering support to maintain and improve the refinery's steam system, including three fired boilers, and the instrument air system, including compressors and dryers. Interested in working in Lima? Learn more! What you'll do:

• Monitor assigned process unit key performance indicators (KPI's), conduct appropriate tests, analyze data and recommend changes to improve performance, including preparation of quarterly KPI reports and Business Improvement Plan action items for all assigned process units.
• Provide technical assistance to Operations related to troubleshooting operating problems, developing alternative solutions, and promoting acceptance of the best alternative.
• Keep abreast of the latest technical developments, and actively identify new areas for learning by regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities.
• Support the Refinery Process Safety Management (PSM) program including participation in unit HAZOPS, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Reviews, Risk Management Plan (RMP), Hazard Analysis, and Management of Change (MOC) meetings.
• Liaise with corporate technical staff, specified Business Units, and external contractors, vendors and suppliers to develop, review and implement operating plans, ensuring outcomes meet current and future business needs.
• Key stakeholder in project development, design and implementation of projects as well as unit Turnarounds.

Who you are:

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, chemical engineering degree an asset
• 4+ years of related experience

We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT FEBRUARY 17, 2026. Cenovus was ranked one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We're committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more. #LI-MG1 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 [email protected] . Who we are: Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We are currently the largest refiner in Ohio and transport products from our refineries in Lima and Toledo, Ohio and Superior, Wisconsin via pipelines, rail cars and trucks to customers throughout the United States. Apply here: