Summer Student, Operation Advancement

PETRONAS Energy Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements — compressd

Casual dress code

Mentors and learning opportunities

Competitive compensation

Community volunteering

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada in Calgary offers a full-time summer student position for May–September 2027. You will gain exposure to the energy industry while rotating through sessions with subject matter experts and presenting learnings within a student network.

Responsibilities include deploying Power BI dashboards, validating data for OE programs, and supporting tool development and periodic reporting. A strong analytical mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate program and returning to studies after the term.
• Majors in STEM fields and data science are ideal.
• Proficient with Excel and Power BI; programming with Python or R is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL, ETL concepts, and cloud platforms helps.

Responsibilities

• Assist deployment and rollout of Power BI dashboards for OE programs.
• Support data collection, validation, and visualization for value tracking.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement and feedback consolidation.
• Support tool development including Databricks integration.
• Assist in periodic reporting and data analysis for Asset Management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum/Computer/Mechanical/Chemical Eng. or Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Excel (advanced)

Python

R

SQL

Azure/AWS/GCP

dbt/Airflow

Tableau/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

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.