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Millwright Maintenance

Cenovus Energy · Superior, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the toughest repair you've done on a compressor or turbine.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with the complex rotating equipment the posting names.

Tell me about a time you stopped work because something wasn't safe.

What they are checking: Whether they will use stop-work authority, which Cenovus's safety culture depends on.

How do you give useful feedback to planners and schedulers about a job?

What they are checking: Whether they help improve job plans with real field information.

What would you do

During a turnaround, you're asked to rush a job that you think needs more time to do right. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect quality and safety during the pressure of turnaround work.

This work is outdoors in all weather in Superior. How do you stay safe and effective in Wisconsin winters?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the physical and weather demands of the job.

How comfortable are you working from scissor lifts, bucket trucks and aerial lifts?

What they are checking: Whether they have the experience and safety habits for working at height.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd align a pump and motor coupling, and which method you prefer.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on alignment skill, which prevents bearing and seal failures on rotating equipment.

A centrifugal pump at the refinery is vibrating more than normal. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through imbalance, misalignment, cavitation and bearing wear in a logical order.

How do you prepare equipment for work in a process facility with hazardous fluids?

What they are checking: Whether they understand isolation, draining, purging and permits before opening equipment.

What's the difference between preventive and predictive maintenance, and how have you used each?

What they are checking: Whether they understand tools like vibration and oil analysis that catch problems early.

How would you help write a procedure for rotating equipment work?

What they are checking: Whether they can turn their know-how into clear steps others can follow safely.

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The full job description

As published by Cenovus Energy.

Worker Type: Employee Job Post End Date: 10/06/2026 About this opportunity: Cenovus is seeking a Millwright Maintenance who will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of rotating equipment. The duties will be performed in an outdoor process facility under the direction of the Maintenance Department. Performs work in a way that is consistent with standard procedures, applicable training, specifications, and regulatory standards, with attention to completing tasks in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Work is performed both inside and outside, in a variety of weather conditions and is considered physically demanding. Interested in working in Superior? Learn more! What you’ll do: • Perform preventive end predictive maintenance on rotating equipment • Troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment. Participate in daily rotating meetings • Provide support to engineering as needed (projects, field walks, knowledge based). Provide support and feedback to planners and schedulers • Complete installations on rotating equipment. Assist to develop rotating procedures. Support turnaround activities • Work out of lift equipment such as scissor lifts, bucket trucks and ariel lifts • Contribute and align to Cenovus safety culture and standards • Take training to keep current on pumps, turbines, compressors and other rotating equipment standards and policies Who you are: • Legally authorized to work in the US • Journeyman Millwright License/Certificate or a related technical degree • High School Diploma or equivalent • Valid driver’s license • Minimum of 3 years of experience in installation and or maintenance of rotating equipment in an industrial environment • Understanding of and application of blueprints, isometric drawings, P&ID’s, and technical diagrams • Ability to satisfactorily pass any applicable written or field tests and training as required by the Company 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 OCTOBER 5TH, 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. #LI-MG1 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 careeropportunities@cenovus.com . 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. Find Cenovus on LinkedIn , Facebook and Instagram . The Cenovus experience Total rewards We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including: • Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff) • Health & dental benefits • Substantial mental health coverage • Life insurance • Disability benefits • Employee family assistance • Virtual healthcare coverage Our development philosophy We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including: • Internal course offerings • Education assistance for additional development • Opportunities to work on special projects • Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole. Our culture • Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better. • Our values: • Protect what matters • Do it right • Make it better • Do it together • Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares , connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round. • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work. • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event). • Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually. • Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations. Equal opportunity employer We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement. For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com . The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent. Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link. If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE , please apply by going to our Internal Career Site .