Summer Student, Operations Assurance

PETRONAS Energy Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on exposure

Career development opportunities

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada invites motivated undergraduates to join the Governance, Risk & Controls team in Calgary for a full‑time summer term from May to August 2027. You will review controls, collect evidence, and prepare clear reports and dashboards while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

This internship offers mentorship, hands‑on exposure to the energy sector, and a chance to develop skills in data analysis, reporting tools, and practical process improvements in a safety‑minded environment.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an engineering or analytics undergraduate program in Canada and returning to studies after the work term.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with PowerBI or similar analytics tools is an asset.
• Ability to summarize detailed information clearly and concisely.
• Interest in operations, HSE, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support assurance reviews by reviewing documents, collecting evidence, and documenting results.
• Review documents and data to ensure operational and HSE requirements are followed.
• Document testing results and support findings and recommendations.
• Maintain the assurance tracker with findings, owners, due dates, and closure evidence.
• Analyze results to identify trends, gaps, overdue items, and opportunities.
• Create and improve reports and PowerBI dashboards.
• Collaborate with operations to follow up on evidence and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBI

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Engineering / OH&S / Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerBI

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 Governance, Risk & Controls team in Calgary, this will be a full‑time student position from May through August2027 within the Operations Assurance team. 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. You will work with operational and corporate teams to review how key controls are applied, organize and assess supporting evidence, track actions, and prepare clear reports and dashboards. We are looking for a curious, organized student who can work with detailed information, ask practical questions, and contribute to meaningful improvements. Expand your potential with us!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Support assurance reviews by reviewing documents, collecting evidence, preparing interview questions, and documenting testing results
• Review documents, records, and data to assess whether operational and HSE requirements are being followed and controls are working as intended
• Document testing results clearly and support the preparation of findings, recommendations, and assurance reports
• Maintain the assurance tracker, including findings, action items, owners, due dates, and closure evidence
• Analyze assurance results and action data to identify trends, repeated gaps, overdue items, and improvement opportunities
• Create and improve reports, presentations, PowerBI dashboards, and other digital tools used to communicate assurance results
• Work with operational departments to follow up on evidence, clarify information, and support practical process improvements

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Actively enrolled in an Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Data Analytics, or related undergraduate program in Canada and returning to studies after the work term
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with PowerBI, AI/Copilot, or other analytics and automation tools is considered an asset
• Ability to review detailed documents, records, and data and summarize key information clearly
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and comfort asking questions and following up with others
• Interest in operations, HSE, assurance, risk management, data analysis, and continuous improvement; exposure to oil and gas or industrial operations is considered an asset

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.