Chemical/Environmental Engineering Student, OH - Lima OR Toledo (Fall 2025)
Worker Type: Employee
Group: US Talent Acquisition Department
Job Post End Date: 03/14/2025
Tentative Start Date:
September 8th, 2025
Location:
Lima OR Toledo, OH
Length of Term:
4 months
About this opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting 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.
This posting is for all
Chemical/Environmental Engineering
student positions in both
Lima, OH and Toledo, OH.
After submitting your application, if you are selected to move forward in the process, you will receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences.
Possible placement includes:
Process/Project Development Engineering
Process Controls Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Operations
Deployed Process Safety Engineering
Note: The application deadline for this position is March 14th, 2025.
What you’ll do
Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned, but they may include:
Process/Project Development Engineering
Perform unit tests and analyze operating data to improve profitability
Assist staff engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.
Provide operating data for planning, operations improvement, economic evaluations, etc.
Assist staff engineers with troubleshooting to determine causes and solutions to operating problems
Maintain and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for the process units
Process Controls Engineering
Assist with the upgrade of Controls computers onsite
Monitor Controls network for McAfee compliance and resolve issues that arise
Monitor Controls network to ensure timely backups and resolve issues that arise
Deploy approved Microsoft updates to Controls assets
Maintain and update asset inventory list for controls assets
Update Network and Fiber drawings plant-wide
Assist with installation of new networking and controls hardware for infrastructure upgrades
Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of Power Monitoring system onsite
Environmental Engineering
Assist with tracking environmental and safety statistics
Data collection and analysis
Sample gathering
Report preparation
Use of safety and environmental equipment
Operations
Assist with daily process monitoring
Support troubleshooting efforts relating to unit upsets, product quality incidents, not meeting production plans, etc.
Work with various departments within the refinery to help support operations
Assist with area compliance with EH&S
Assist with compilation of production data
Deployed Process Safety Engineering
Perform daily safety procedure audits and inspections as needed
Assist in the delivery of the Contractor Safety Training
Support PSM including PSI; PHA; MOC; auditing; Drawing Updates, MOC Doc, T/A Help
Assist with the development of HMIS signs and labeling
Perform the annual respiratory protection program audit for the Safety Department
Engage with field personnel to understand operational challenges, provide support, and reinforce a strong safety culture
Foster positive and constructive interactions with field personnel to encourage reporting of safety concerns and ensure effective communication
Perform other duties as assigned
Who you are
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon request (e.g. passport, Social Security, etc.)
Available to begin work on or around
September 8th, 2025
Ability to work well in a team environment
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Education
Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Program studying
Chemical or Environmental
Engineering
or related disciplines 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 program for the duration of the work term
Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters 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 may be a safety-sensitive role, and you will be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours. Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements
Safety sensitive positions may require the operation of a motor vehicle. Applicants may be asked to provide a valid U.S. driver’s license if offered the position
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 .
Student Program Benefits
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 resource, 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 own means of transportation
Additional Information
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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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've been named a Top Alberta Employer for 2024, a designation recognizing organizations leading their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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