About the role#
This summer student position offers hands-on experience in field-based engineering and operations. You will work alongside engineers and operations personnel to resolve real-world challenges and support safe, reliable facility performance. The role involves a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation schedule, with camp accommodations provided during your on-shift periods.
What you'll do#
- Progress the review, cleanup, and closure of Management of Change and Facility Improvement Project items.
- Support field troubleshooting, facility reviews, and the collection of field information.
- Assist with small Facility Improvement Projects.
- Update engineering drawings, operating documentation, process maps, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
- Analyze operating costs and performance trends to identify efficiency and reliability improvements.
- Collaborate across multiple internal teams, including Field Operations, Production Engineering, and Asset Reliability.
- Complete and present a defined end-of-summer project, such as an operational-performance tracker or procedure modernization initiative.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate engineering degree or diploma program, with an intent to return to studies after the term.
- Interest in field-based engineering, operations, and practical problem solving.
- Ability to work a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off field rotation and stay in camp.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract.
- Ability to obtain or hold current H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, and CPR certifications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, specifically Excel, and the ability to maintain clear technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.
- A commitment to safety and attention to detail.
- Preference may be given to students entering their final year of study.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation.
- This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
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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