Field Operator Engineering Co-op Student

Saturn Oil + Gas Inc.; Carlyle; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Co-op placement

Job summary

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. is seeking a 16-month Field Operator/Engineering Student based in the Carlyle or Swift Current, Saskatchewan areas, starting in May 2027.

Responsibilities include field operations for light oil, gas plants, water floods, and production reporting, along with junior engineering tasks to support production optimization and data analysis. Candidates must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree or coop program and be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or coop program.
• Commit to the full term starting in May 2027.
• Clean Drivers Abstract; student will be provided with a company truck.
• Willingness to relocate to Carlyle for the duration of the term.
• Strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Field Operator: manage light oil, gas plants, and/oil batteries; monitor production; perform well testing and reporting.
• Field Engineering: assist with production optimization; support data analysis; participate in project execution and meetings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum/Civil (co-op)

Job description

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. is a growing Canadian energy company focused on generating positive shareholder returns through the continued responsible development of high-quality, light oil weighted assets, supported by an acquisition strategy that targets highly accretive, complementary opportunities. Saturn has assembled an attractive portfolio of free-cash flowing, low-decline operated assets in Central Alberta, southeastern Saskatchewan and West Central Saskatchewan that provide a deep inventory of long-term economic drilling opportunities across multiple zones. With an unwavering commitment to building an ESG-focused culture, Saturn’s goal is to increase reserves, production and cash flows at an attractive return on invested capital. Saturn integrates the protection of the environment, ethical and fair treatment of our employees and stakeholders, and strives to be at the forefront of what it means to be a good corporate citizen.

Saturn has an opportunity for a 16 month Field Operator/Engineering Student based in the Carlyle or Swift Current, Saskatchewan areas starting in May 2027.

Some specific duties, and responsibilities of the Field Operator/Engineering Student include, but are not limited to:

Field Operator

• Utilize your hands on mechanical aptitude and experience to solve daily problems to increase and maintain production volumes
• Be responsible for light oil, gas plants, and/or oil batteries
• Work with water floods, EOR, pump jacks, and PC pumps
• Perform well testing techniques and production reporting.

Field Engineering

• Obtain baseline engineering experience and exposure in Production
• Participate in inactive/active well file reviews
• Perform optimization research for increased production
• Provide technical support of data analysis and assistance for the preparation of various applications
• Execute small projects related to Production
• Attend, where applicable, internal and external meetings.

Candidates for this position will possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s and coop program, pursuing an undergrad degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum or Civil
• Student must be able to commit to the full term, starting in May 2027
• Clean Drivers Abstract as student will be provided with a company truck
• If applicable, the student must be willing to relocate to Carlyle for the duration of the term
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Saturn’s people drive our success. We offer an inclusive work environment where we embrace a diversity of people, thinking and ideas and a culture that supports personal and professional development. We want to thank all applicants for their interest in this role, however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.