Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 08/06/2026
About this opportunity:Cenovus is seeking a Senior Production Lead for our Toledo refinery. The Production Lead is the "go-to" expert for field production related knowledge for a process unit complex. They support Operational Rigor within the Operations Team through maintaining functional operations documentation including Operations Rounds & Checklists. The Production Lead supports the Sr Operations Advisor with training of new hires and cross bid operators (classroom and field). They have the leadership capability to routinely fill in for and backup the Asset Operations Manager and provide long-term stability for the Asset Team.
What you'll do:- Reduce process safety risk through compliance and support of established work processes including safe work permits, procedures, operating limits, the MOC process, isolation plans, ORR's, HAZOP, Self-Verification, and completion of action items
- Serves as SPA for completion of PSM and other HSSE related action items assigned to the Operations Team. These include action items from all incident investigations, PHAs, MOCs, PSSRs, audits, etc.
- Investigates incidents and near-misses including PSV lifts, SOL/SDL excursions, etc.
- Acts as SPA for unit specific Asset Team meetings, Operational Notes, and Asset Prioritization
- Develops guidance for planned outages in coordination with Process Engineers, Scheduling & Planning, 24/7 Operations, etc.
- Ensures consistent and clear communication between the Asset team and the 24/7 team
Who you are:- Legally authorized to work in the US
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education or equivalent in engineering is desirable
- 8+ years of related work history, including experience in operations in petrochemical or similar industry
We acknowledge the value of transferrable 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 AUG 5TH, 2026.Total rewardsWe're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
- 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
*Eligibility for Total Rewards varies by position. This role may not be eligible for all Total Rewards offerings.
Our development philosophyWe foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes-for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture - Our purpose: We energize the world to make people's lives better.
- Our values:
- Protect what matters
- Do it right
- Make it better
- Do it together
- Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
- Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
- Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
- Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
- Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
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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