Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer

Worker Type:
Employee Job Post End Date: 08/19/2026

Cenovus Energy is now seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of instrumentation and electrical systems within the South Complex at our Lima Refinery. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to ensure measurement accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of plant performance. This position is ideal for an early-career engineer looking to grow technical expertise while contributing directly to site business objectives.

• Provide day-to-day technical support for field instrumentation and control valves
• Troubleshoot instrumentation failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Assist in calibration, configuration, and commissioning of instrumentation system
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for instrumentation assets
• Work with Functional Team I&E Engineer to analyze recurring instrumentation and electrical bad actors and big hitters, and implement recommended solutions
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve work processes and reduce equipment failures
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance process control, safety, and efficiency related to instrumentation and electrical systems
• Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure proper documentation updates
• Provide day-to-day technical support for field electrical equipment including lighting, receptacles, electric heat trace, minor motor control and electrical systems, etc.

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, process engineering, or a closely related field
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation principles (flow, pressure, level, temperature measurement)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Technical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence

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 Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 PM MT AUGUST 18, 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.

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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.

Other 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.

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Total rewards

We’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…