Summer Student, Geology

Petronas Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada in Calgary is offering a full-time summer student position with the Subsurface team from May through August 2027. You will gain hands-on exposure to Montney stratigraphy, geosteering concepts, and integration with reservoir engineers while presenting your findings to peers.

We seek actively enrolled Geology/Geoscience students with at least two years completed, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with wireline logs, Petrel, StarSteer, or Spotfire.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Geology or Geoscience undergraduate degree or diploma program in Canada with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and data-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to present technical findings to peers.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Montney stratigraphy, geological interpretation, and geosteering concepts.
• Reverse geosteer a selection of Montney wells using available data.
• Collaborate with a Reservoir Engineer to integrate geological observations with well productivity data.
• Document project methodology, observations, and conclusions, and present findings to the Subsurface team and peers.

Skills

Geology

Geoscience

Geosteering

Petrel

StarSteer

Spotfire

Education

Geology/Geoscience undergraduate degree or diploma

Tools

Petrel

StarSteer

Spotfire

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 Subsurface team in Calgary, this will be a full-time student position from May through August 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:Develop an understanding of Montney stratigraphy, geological interpretation, and geosteering conceptsReverse geosteer a selection of operated and competitor Montney horizontal wells using available geological and well dataAnalyze geosteering results to identify geological trends, stratigraphic variability, and potential relationships across the study areaCollaborate with a Reservoir Engineer to integrate geological observations with well productivity data and investigate potential subsurface controls on performanceWork collaboratively with a multidisciplinary Subsurface team, including geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers, to integrate data and technical perspectivesDocument project methodology, observations, and conclusions, and present the final project to the Subsurface team and cross-functional summer student peersWHAT YOU BRING:Actively enrolled in a Geology or Geoscience undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada, with a minimum of 2 years of the program completed, and must be returning to undergraduate studies after completion of the work termFamiliarity with geological interpretation of wireline logs and stratigraphic correlation through academic coursework or previous work experienceBasic familiarity with Petrel or StarSteer is considered an assetBasic familiarity with Spotfire or similar data visualization and analytical tools is considered an assetStrong analytical, organizational, time-management, and data-management skillsAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in presenting technical findingsJob postings are typically only open for applications for one week so please submit your resume, cover letter, and transcript today.WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based rolesDress for your day - a casual yet professional environmentMeaningful, challenging and rewarding work experience, relevant to your field of studyLearn from knowledgeable mentors who will provide you with insight into what it will be like to work in your chosen careerAbility to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitionsCompetitive compensationWork 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 workPETRONAS Canada would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.