Senior Reliability Engineer

Senior Reliability EngineerCenovus Toledo Refinery is now hiring for a Senior Reliability Engineer who will have a broad experience of Downstream facilities such as those used by Cenovus' petroleum refining, tankage, rail and truck loading facilities. This role will lead reliability implementation, troubleshooting, and operational experience covering a broad range of equipment classes (pumps, compressors, motors, level gauges, pressure transmitters, and switches).The successful candidate will, in addition to having advanced technical knowledge, have exceptional leadership and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience identifying and navigating organizational changes, a keen interest in international trends in engineering and leadership, and emotional intelligence.Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:Focus on availability improvements from a mechanical and I &E standpoint. Perform root cause analysis for equipment/instrument failures meeting the defined thresholdsResponsible for the unit vulnerability studies and unit reliability road maps – including long term reliability plans and goals for unitsChampion of bad actor program including formal data analysis and recommendations. Leverages operators' care best practices (equipment basic care, operator rounds, lubrication program) to improve equipment reliabilityResponsible for analyzing data and providing input and context to operational and maintenance activitiesDevelop obsolescence and long-range plans for Bad Actor or performance improvement equipment and development of mitigation plansUtilizes failure data and reliability tools such as Risk Based Maintenance to optimize maintenance and equipment strategies, in collaboration with discipline engineers. Requests LPO from E&P for equipment failuresPerforms recommendation management. Justifies defect elimination micro projects (single discipline) for reliability/availability improvementsUnderstands how Asset Strategies (reliability road map) support overall site targets and plays an integral role in assuring reliability risks are adequately addressed through Asset Strategies, TAR Strategies, Annual Maintenance Plans and Defect Elimination programWho you are:Legally authorized to work in the USBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another closely related discipline required8+ years of engineering experience in an operating refinery or chemical plant with similar responsibilities & deliverables requiredBroad and detailed knowledge of industry standards & reliability best practice requiredKnowledgeable in relevant ASME, API, ISO, and NFPA standards and codesExperience with Maximo, Meridium, Excel, and AutoCAD considered an assetWe 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 15, 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.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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.Total rewardsGenerous 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 philosophyInternal course offeringsEducation assistance for additional developmentOpportunities to work on special projectsLeadership development programs for emerging and established leadersWe 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 outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.Our 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. 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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.For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.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.