Senior Intermediate Feedstock Trader
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Cenovus Energy · OH ColumbusPrepare for this interview
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About the role
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
- Evaluate and execute trades for intermediate feedstocks/products (VGO, Decant Oil, LCO, Hydrotreater Feedstocks, & VTBs) across downstream assets.
- Maintain existing business and develop new opportunities across the U.S. and Canada.
- Participate in weekly and monthly assessments within the downstream value chain, evaluating optimization potential and formulating strategies to enhance value capture.
- Evaluate stream specifications via refinery and third-party testing, recognizing that the majority of intermediate feedstocks/products are not "fungible," with specifications that can vary and impact profitability and market optionality.
- Partner with key organizations, including refinery personnel, refinery optimization, logistics, business development, credit, and accounting.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the US.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Economics, or a technical diploma in a related field.
- 8+ years of related experience including experience in price risk management, logistics, operations accounting, chemistry, technical sales, or refining, with a practical understanding of downstream economics and commodity pricing (experience across multiple areas preferred).
- 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 JUNE 5, 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. Learn more.
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- 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 .
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Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 06/06/2026 About this opportunity: Cenovus is seeking a Senior Intermediate Feedstock Trader for our Dublin office. In this role, you will evaluate and execute trades for intermediate/fuel oil products (VGO, Decant Oil, LCO, Hydrotreater Feedstocks, & VTB's) across the downstream assets and maintain existing business while developing new business across the US and Canada.
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