ABT Technical Manager

About this opportunity

The Cenovus Energy Lima Refinery is looking for an Area Business Team Technical Manager to provide strategic leadership to drive safe, reliable, and efficient performance across the assigned business area. This role partners closely with Operations and Maintenance to prioritize resources, deliver technical solutions, and support long‑term continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, data‑driven decision‑making skills, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams to achieve business goals.

They will guide consistent management of people, equipment, and processes to improve asset reliability and overall profitability. Relocation to Lima, OH required.

Worker Type:
Employee

Job Post End Date: 02/08/2026

• Provide technical leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the assigned business area, aligning strategies with division and department goals.
• Partner with Maintenance and Business Team Leads to prioritize resources, resolve technical challenges, and drive long‑term continuous improvement that strengthens asset reliability and profitability.
• Coordinate and guide technical staff by setting clear expectations, managing workflows, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate operational, process safety, and environmental risks through evaluation of operating plans, risk reviews, and adherence to Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) and Safe Operating Limits (SOLs).
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by defining unit performance metrics, reviewing technical KPIs, and developing targeted action plans that enhance business performance.
• Develop technical capability within the team by supporting training, participating in staffing and performance feedback processes, and providing coaching and mentorship to build long‑term expertise.

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field related to petroleum refining, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years refining, petrochemical or relevant experience with 3+ years of leadership experience
• Leadership experience with strong communication, organization, motivation, decision making and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

We acknowledge the value of transferable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 PM MT MONTH DAY, YEAR.

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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 Linked In, Facebook and Instagram.

We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Generous paid vacation
• Annual bonus
• Retirement savings plan matching
• Long-term incentives
• Medical & dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare coverage
• Generous leave of absence programs
• Fitness membership reimbursement

We foster a culture of continuous learning and…