Student Intern - Operation Advancement

PETRONAS Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mentors

Competitive compensation

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada invites you to join our summer student program in Calgary, May–September 2027. You will work with the Asset Management team to deploy Power BI dashboards, support data collection, and engage stakeholders to improve tools and reporting.

This hands-on experience offers mentorship, real-world challenges, and exposure to the energy sector. Ideal candidates are pursuing science or engineering degrees, have strong Excel skills, and are eager to apply analytics in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program in Canada and returning to studies after the work term.
• Major in Petroleum, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Data Science.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, PowerShell, VBA, JavaScript).
• Experience with visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Spotfire) and SQL.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipelines (Airflow/dbt).
• Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, GCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and configuring Power BI dashboards and reports for OE programs.
• Support data collection, validation, and visualization for value tracking and performance monitoring.
• Engage stakeholders and consolidate feedback during project tool assessments.
• Contribute to development of project tools including Databricks integration.
• Support mobile tool assessments to evaluate user needs and support selection.
• Assist Asset Management and Operational Excellence reporting through data analysis and presentation development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Advanced Excel

Python

R

PowerShell

VBA

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor of Science with a major in Petroleum, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Bachelor of Data Science

Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree and returning to studies after the work term

Tools

PowerBI

Spotfire

Tableau

SQL

Apache Airflow

dbt

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

PETRONAS Canada is one of the largest natural gas resource owners in Canada. We have operations in the Montney play in northeast British Columbia and are a partner in LNG Canada. As part of PETRONAS, a dynamic global energy group with presence in over 100 countries, we are well-positioned to provide global markets with responsibly-developed Canadian energy while supporting local jobs, collaborating with Indigenous communities and protecting the environment.

At PETRONAS Canada, we are committed to building Canada’s energy future – and people are fundamental to our success. We foster a culture of open collaboration and empowerment across our team of skilled professionals, while supporting career development opportunities. We are looking for can-do problem solvers to join our team who are innovative and passionate about driving strong safety, operational and sustainability performance in everything we do. Our unique culture and commitment to growth makes the company a great place to build your career.

THE ROLE:

PETRONAS Canada is a great place to launch a career that is enriched with knowledge, technical skills and mentorship. Our summer student program provides an opportunity to experience real-world challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, network with other students and create a vision for your future career path.

Working with our Asset Management team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May to September 2027. During your summer, you will gain exposure to the energy industry by attending sessions hosted by subject matter experts and will have an opportunity to showcase your learnings with your student network. We are looking for capable, energetic, and driven individuals to join us in our passion for progress. Expand your potential with us!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and rollout of Power BI dashboards and reports for Operational Excellence (OE) programs & value tracking
• Support data collection, validation, and visualization to ensure data accuracy and consistency for value tracking and performance monitoring
• Support stakeholder engagement and consolidate feedback during the project tools assessment to evaluate user needs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support development of selected project tool including databricks integration
• Support stakeholder engagement and consolidate feedback during the Operations mobile tool assessment to evaluate user needs support selection
• Support Asset Management & Operational Excellence periodic reporting through data collection & analysis and presentation development

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and must be returning to studies after the work term
• Enrolled in Bachelor of Science with a major in Petroleum, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or Bachelor of Data Science
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with programming languages (Python, R, Powershell, VBA, Javascript) is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Visualization Software Packages (PowerBI, Spotfire, Tableau) is advantageous
• Experience with relational databases and query languages, such as SQL
• Understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and experience with data pipeline tools like Apache Airflow or dbt.
• Some experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) for data storage
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills
• The ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with your team, peers, and diverse business groups
• Strong time and data management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Meaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of study
• Learn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen career
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation
• Work for a company that is making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we work

PETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.