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Electrical Engineer

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Cenovus Energy logoCenovus Energy · WI Superior
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
AccessibilityClassificationComplianceLeadershipSAFe
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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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram . The Cenovus experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive electrical equipment availability and reliability improvements across assigned units.
  • Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for electrical equipment failures that meet defined thresholds and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead unit vulnerability studies and develop reliability roadmaps, including long-term reliability plans and performance goals.
  • Develop obsolescence strategies and long-range mitigation plans for bad actors and underperforming electrical equipment.
  • Govern and administer electrical condition monitoring programs, including transformer oil analysis, PDMA testing, heat trace alarms, and motor vibration monitoring.
  • Maintain ETAP electrical distribution and arc flash models, and develop protective device settings to ensure system accuracy and safety.
  • Ensure compliance with electrical area classification, NEC, local/state codes, and Cenovus electrical construction standards while serving as the utility provider interface.
  • Provide technical support for maintenance planning and capital projects, including design package development, drawing reviews, specification verification, and support through FEL, MOC, PSSR, and design review phases.

Requirements

  • Legally authorized to work in the US
  • Bachelor of science in electrical engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in operating a refinery or chemical plant with similar responsibilities
  • 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 May 13,2026.
  • 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 careeropportunities@cenovus.com .

Benefits

We're committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:Generous paid vacationAnnual bonusRetirement savings plan matchingLong-term incentives*Medical & dental coverageLife insuranceDisability benefitsEmployee assistance programVirtual healthcare coverageGenerous leave of absence programsFitness 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 offeringsEducation assistance for additional developmentOpportunities to work on special projectsLeadership development programs for emerging and established leadersOur cultureOur purpose: We energize the world to make people's lives better.Our values:Protect what mattersDo it rightMake it betterDo it togetherCenovus 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 volunteerHealth insuranceDental insurancePaid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 06/22/2026 About this opportunity: The Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical equipment at the Superior Refinery. This role supports preventive maintenance development, project execution, equipment troubleshooting and repair, and root cause failure analysis to eliminate defects, prevent repeat failures, and continuously improve equipment reliability. Interested in working in Superior? Learn more!

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