Job Information
Cenovus Energy Inc. Student, Computer Science Engineering/US IT, Lima OR Toledo, OH (Fall 2026) in Lima, Ohio
Worker Type: Student
Job Post End Date: 05/11/2026
Start Date: Sep 2026
Location: Lima OR Toledo, OH
Length of Term: 4 Months
About This Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting Co-Op/Internship 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 Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems/Technology student positions in Lima, OH, and Toledo, OH. After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences.
Possible placement includes:
Process Controls Network/Process Computing Engineering
US IT
Note: The application deadline for this position is May 11th, 2026.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned to but they may include:
Process Controls Network/Process Computing Engineering
Assist Functional and Area Business Team Controls Engineers with Maintenance and Project day-to-day support
Provide DCS control scheme designs, control configurations, alarm configurations and operator graphics that meet LRC guidelines and provide improved reliability/safety for future plant operations
Participate in project development including cost estimation, P&ID development and control scheme development
Participate in MOC, Hazop, LOPA, and Alarm Rationalization processes
Identify and participate in design of any DCS infrastructure modifications or additions required to support projects
Participate in project FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities
Assist with Operator training documentation
Assist in data collection using DCS System historian
Assist in Alarm Rationalization and use alarm reduction techniques to drive alarm KPI's
Assist with installation and upkeep of DCS Controls Network Hardware and Software
US IT
Gain experience working with IT in the oil and gas industry
Assist with troubleshooting Deskside software and hardware failures and identifying related network problems
Support day-to-day operational activities of Deskside computing, mobile devices, telephony, desktop, laptop, workstations, and end-user support service
Help with the support and maintenance of all aspects of Deskside environments
Build a trusted relationship within multiple roles of business and IT groups
Establish and maintain relationships with current IT Support groups
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 application (e.g., work visa).
Available to begin work in September 2026.
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 experien