Worker Type: Employee
Job Post End Date: 11/04/2026
About this opportunity:
Cenovus is seeking a Senior Production Lead for our Toledo Refinery that will act as the "go-to" expert for field production related knowledge for a process unit complex. This role will support Operational Rigor within the Operations Team through maintaining functional operations documentation including Operations Rounds & Checklists. The position supports the Senior Operations Advisor with training of new hires and cross bid operators (classroom and field). The Senior Production Lead has the leadership capability to routinely fill-in or backup for the Asset Operations Manager and provide long-term stability for the Asset Team.
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What you’ll do:
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Provides leadership to the Asset Team to ensure that short and long term plans are delivered
Sets expectations and provides a layer of assurance for personal safety, process safety, and compliance
Owns operating procedures content, accuracy, and usefulness on behalf of the Complex Manager. Leads troubleshooting operational issues and conducts investigations as needed
Ensures delivery of area specific portions of the refinery operating plan through interface with Planning and Scheduling Team
Develops and maintains operations critical documentation and work processes. Works in close coordination with Senior Operations Advisor to support operator training
On behalf of the Complex Manager, leads the Asset Team to drive continuous improvement and long-term sustainability of the business through the use and prioritization of asset strategies
Supports Annual Maintenance Plan process and leads TAR scoping development process. Acts as primary operations contact for project development and TAR planning for assigned asset. Coordinates and engages project and TAR interface with shift team
Develops guidance, provides prioritization, and supports strategic refinery wide plans including input from Asset Team, 24/7, and other Production Lead peers
Who you are:
Legally authorized to work in the US
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Additional engineering or closely related technical education considered an asset
8+ years experience in petrochemical operations or closely related field required
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 NOVEMBER 3, 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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Who we are:
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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