About the role#
This summer student program offers experience with real-world engineering challenges in the energy industry. You will work with our Production team in Calgary from May through August 2027. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will support our Growth, Base, and Water Engineering teams through production surveillance, technical analysis, and optimization work. You will also take ownership of a focused end-of-summer technical project to present your findings and recommendations.
What you'll do#
- Compile, validate, and analyze well, pad, and area operating data to support engineering decisions.
- Review production performance to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
- Document your assumptions, limitations, and expected project value.
- Support Growth and Base Engineering through data review and routine analysis.
- Assist with Water Engineering tasks, such as tracking completion-water volumes, flowback recovery, daily water production, and parent-child well comparisons.
- Contribute to water-planning tools, including GIS-based mapping, pump selection, and water-transfer planning.
- Develop and present a final technical project with supporting analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited engineering degree program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- You must be returning to undergraduate studies after the work term. Preference may be given to students entering their final year.
- Strong analytical ability and an interest in production, petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize and interpret technical datasets.
- Experience with Power BI or GIS is an asset.
- Clear communication skills to explain findings and document assumptions.
- A collaborative approach to work effectively with Production, Water, Operations, Reliability, and Technical Services teams.
- Initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, reliable engineering solutions.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About PETRONAS Canada
PETRONAS Canada operates within the oil and gas industry with a focus on natural gas resource production. The company maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. It functions as a privately held organization with a workforce of 201 to 500 employees. Operations prioritize long term production and engagement with First Nations and local stakeholders.
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