Student, Operations Project Management - Lima, OH (Summer 2025)

Tentative Start Date: May 12th, 2025

About this opportunity

Are you seeking an exciting Co-Op opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry-leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.

Cenovus is looking for students seeking an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a refining environment. We are looking for individuals who can bring fresh ideas to the table, and who are willing to learn from some of the industry's most innovative and talented people.

What we offer

• 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 resources, 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
  • Candidates must have their means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations

What you'll do

• Develop engineering troubleshooting skills
• Assist project engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.
• Provide data for engineering, procurement, and construction of capital projects
• Apply hands-on project management
• Maintain and develop cost budgets and schedules for projects
• Oversee on-site construction and commissioning of engineering projects

Who you are

• Available to begin work on or around May 12th, 2025
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• As this position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, a valid US Driver's License is required
• Previous experience is considered an asset
• Strong attitude for carrying out all work in a safe, cautious manner while following safe work practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

• Must be enrolled in an Engineering or Construction Management Undergraduate Program 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 master's or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Working Conditions

• May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Safety Sensitive

• This is a safety sensitive role and as such you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours
• Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the Cenovus pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements
• Safety sensitive positions require the operation of a motor vehicle. A valid US Driver's License with no restrictions is a requirement for this role

Relocation

• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum payment to assist with relocation expenses

Submission

Please submit a resume and transcript in one (1) PDF document.

Note: Applications without a recent transcript will not be considered.

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 campusrelations@cenovus.com.

Additional Information

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.

Who we are

We're an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We're committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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

For more information, visit cenovus.com.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities, and unlock innovative solutions. We're committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued, and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive.

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.

Notification

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Immediately following successful submission of your online application, you will receive an online notification confirming Cenovus's receipt of your resume.

Only those applicants who apply directly to a posted position and are selected for an interview will be contacted. We will not accept agency or third-party candidate submissions.

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