Production Engineering Co-op Student

Saturn Oil and Gas; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. invites a 16-month Production Engineering Internship/Co-op student to join our Calgary, Alberta office beginning in May 2027.

You will gain practical experience supporting production engineering activities across Saturn's asset base, working with the engineering team. Responsibilities include data compilation and analysis, production optimization support, and developing engineering reports and dashboards to monitor performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate engineering program, eligible for a co-op or internship term.
• Able to commit to the full 16-month term beginning May 2027.
• Willing to relocate to Calgary for the duration of the term if required.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review producing and non-producing wells to assess performance and support optimization.
• Compile, validate, and analyze production, operating, drilling, facilities, cost data for asset reviews.
• Assist with production optimization initiatives, trend analysis, downtime reviews, and cost evaluations.
• Support preparation of technical evaluations, project lookbacks, and engineering summaries."
• Develop, maintain, and improve engineering reports and dashboards to monitor production performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Exploitation Engineering, Production Accounting, Marketing, and other groups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Undergrad engineering program (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil)

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

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. We have 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 entrepreneurial and ESG-focused culture, Saturn's goal is to increase per share reserves, production and cash flow at an attractive return on invested capital. We proudly integrate the protection of the environment, ethical and fair treatment of our employees and stakeholders, and strive to be at the forefront of what it means to be a good corporate citizen.

Saturn has an opportunity for a 16-month Production Engineering Internship/Co-opStudent based in our Calgary, Alberta office, beginning in May 2027. Reporting to the Manager, Production Engineering, the successful student will gain practical experience supporting production engineering activities across Saturn's asset base, working alongside the engineering team, some key responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing producing and non-producing wells to assess performance, identify issues, and support recommendations for optimization, reactivation, cost and liability reduction opportunities.
• Compiling, validating, and analyzing production, operating, drilling, facilities, cost, and completion data to support asset performance reviews and business decisions.
• Assisting with production optimization initiatives, including trend analysis, downtime reviews, artificial lift performance, operating cost evaluations, and opportunity screening.
• Supporting the preparation of technical evaluations, project lookbacks, engineering summaries, regulatory compliance reviews, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Developing, maintaining, and improving engineering reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to help the team monitor production performance and prioritize work.
• Wellbore and pipeline modeling
• Collaborating with Operations, Exploitation Engineering, Production Accounting, Marketing, and other technical groups to gather information, resolve data questions, and support practical field-focused solutions.
• Participating in team meetings and project discussions, contributing observations, analysis, and follow-up support as appropriate.
• Providing additional engineering, data, and project support as required throughout the work term.

The ideal candidatewillhavethe following qualifications andattributes:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate engineering program, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil, or related discipline, and eligible to participate in a co-op or internship work term.
• Able to commit to the full 16-month term beginning in May 2027.
• Available to work from Saturn's Calgary office for the duration of the term; relocation to Calgary may be required.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data, including Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or other reporting and visualization tools would be considered an asset.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize technical information clearly and ask thoughtful questions.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborative, curious, and committed to working safely, responsibly, and professionally in a team environment.

Saturn's people drive our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas are respected and where employees are supported in their personal and professional development. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.