Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer this position works within a technical team accountable for the asset integrity management of pressure equipment piping and storage tanks within the Upstream Thermal and Oil Sands business unit. The individual will work closely with diverse partners including Operations Facilities Engineering Capital Projects and the In-Service Inspection team to ensure effective management of facility integrity. This role plays a key part in supporting safe reliable and sustainable operations through expert collaboration and technical insight.
What youll do:
Provide mechanical expertise to support upstream CTCHO operations
Collaborate with operations maintenance inspection and project teams to address equipment issues and recommend appropriate repairs or alterations
Lead or assist in risk assessments failure investigations audits engineering evaluations and root cause analyses
Perform fitness-for-service assessments and Remaining Life Studies to evaluate equipment condition and remaining lifespan
Develop risk-based fit-for-purpose strategies to optimize asset safety and performance
Identify and facilitate the implementation of operational improvements related to equipment reliability
Advise major projects on design basis material selection and durability considerations
Maintain programs processes procedures and technical standards associated with asset management
Participate in industry associations and workgroups to contribute expertise and remain current with industry standards and innovations.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Materials or Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering field
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in the Thermal/SAGD oil and gas industry
Licensed Professional Engineer or Geoscientist in Canada with eligibility to be registered with APEGA
Strong knowledge of industry codes standards and regulatory requirements including ASME CSA ASTM API Alberta Safety Codes Act and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations
Proven ability to apply risk-based and reliability-centered engineering methods to complex technical challenges
Experience in defect assessment evaluation and repair of pipelines pressure vessels piping and tanks incorporating corrosion control integrity programs and non-destructive testing techniques
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 September 24 2025.
Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to determining next steps.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025. Were 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.
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Who we are:
Ranked as one of Canadas Best Employers in 2025 Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. Were 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 operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovuss downstream operations include upgrading refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
Were committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package including:
Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
Our development philosophy
We 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 outcomesfor employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make peoples 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 $1000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25000 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.
Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach we can solve challenges seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace individuals are evaluated based on qualifications merit and abilities and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
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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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If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
