Summer Student, Production Engineering

PETRONAS Energy Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Casual dress for office environments

Meaningful, hands-on experience

Mentor guidance

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

PETRONAS Canada is offering a Production Engineering Summer Student position in Calgary from May through August 2027. You will support Growth, Base and Water Engineering teams with data-driven analysis and optimization efforts to ensure safe, reliable production.

Under guidance from experienced engineers, you will tackle meaningful assignments, present a final project, and gain exposure to multi-disciplinary energy operations while networking with peers and mentors.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program at a Canadian post-secondary institution and returning to undergraduate studies after the work term.
• Strong analytical ability and interest in production/ petroleum/ mechanical engineering work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; ability to organize, quality-check and interpret technical datasets; Power BI or GIS is a plus.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical findings.
• Collaborative approach; able to work with multiple teams.
• Initiative, attention to detail and commitment to safe and practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Compile, validate and analyze well, pad and area data to support production surveillance and engineering decisions.
• Review production performance, identify trends and document assumptions and expected values.
• Support Growth and Base Engineering work through data review and analysis.
• Support Water Engineering analysis including completion-water volumes and daily water production.
• Contribute to water-planning and optimization tools such as GIS mapping and pump selection.
• Develop and present a focused end-of-summer technical project with findings and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excel proficiency

Power BI

GIS (asset)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree program

Tools

Power BI

GIS

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 Production team in Calgary from May through August 2027, the Production Engineering Summer Student will support the Growth, Base and Water Engineering teams through a combination of production surveillance, optimization, technical analysis and defined improvement work. This role provides broad exposure to how engineering teams use operating data, field information and cross-functional collaboration to support safe, reliable and efficient production.

With guidance from experienced engineers, you will take ownership of meaningful technical assignments and an end-of-summer project. The project may include a production-performance or water-performance review for a selected area, pad or group of wells, with traceable data, documented assumptions, analysis of performance trends and engineering-supported recommendations.

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:

• Compile, validate and analyze well, pad and area operating data to support production surveillance, optimization and engineering decisions
• Review production performance, identify trends or optimization opportunities, and clearly document assumptions, limitations and expected value
• Support Growth and Base Engineering work through data review, routine engineering analysis and defined improvement initiatives
• Support Water Engineering analysis, including completion-water volumes, flowback recovery, daily water production and parent/child well comparisons
• Contribute to water-planning and optimization tools, which may include GIS-based mapping, pump selection and preliminary water-transfer planning
• Develop and present a focused end-of-summer technical project with clear findings, recommendations and supporting analysis

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering degree program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and must be returning to undergraduate studies following the completion of the work term; preference may be given to students entering the final year of study
• Strong analytical ability and an interest in production, petroleum, chemical, mechanical or related engineering work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to organize, quality-check and interpret technical datasets; experience with Power BI or GIS is an asset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings and document assumptions
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with Production, Water, Operations, Reliability and Technical Services teams
• Initiative, attention to detail and a commitment to safe, reliable and practical engineering solutions.

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 differ