About the role#
This Student Co-Op program offers hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. You will work alongside professionals on meaningful projects while developing your technical and professional skills. This is a full-time, paid position for the Winter 2028 term, beginning in January 2028.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned department, responsibilities may include:
- Engineering: Analyze process, environmental, and safety data. Assist with process monitoring, troubleshooting, and engineering projects. Support EH&S and process safety compliance. Support equipment reliability through inspections and maintenance planning. Assist with equipment design, repairs, modifications, and capital projects. Support electrical and control system reliability, including the design, installation, and upgrade of electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Accounting & Finance: Support accounting and financial reporting activities. Assist with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Support procurement, sourcing, and contract management. Analyze supply chain and inventory data. Support daily management of logistics functions, including fleet planning and scheduling.
- Marketing Operations: Develop and maintain standard reports. Enhance performance reporting and data accessibility. Conduct in-depth market studies and analysis.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at an accredited post-secondary institution, with plans to return to full-time studies after the work term.
- Registration in an accredited co-op or internship program.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. full-time.
- Availability to begin work in January 2028.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, or Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
Location & details#
- Locations: Lima, Columbus, and Toledo, Ohio.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2028 (4 months).
- Note: Candidates must have their own means of transportation as public transit is not available in all field locations.
About Cenovus Energy
Cenovus Energy is an integrated energy company based in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 2009, the firm develops natural resources across Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. Its operations include oil sands projects, conventional crude oil production, and natural gas extraction. The company also manages refining and marketing assets in North America.
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