Workovers &DHR&M Engineering Student

Tundra Oil & Gas Limited; Virden; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Oil & Gas Limited, a Manitoba-based exploration and production company, invites applications for a Workovers and Downhole Repair & Maintenance Engineering Student role in the summer of 2027. The position is based in Virden, Manitoba, with May–August term and office-based responsibilities.

You will assist engineers and technicians with stimulation programs, well troubleshooting, and production monitoring. Strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Engineering or Technologist Education Program.
• Experience in, or ability to learn Excel, PVR, and Wellman software; knowledge of downhole designs is a plus.
• Interest in oilfield production and well servicing; ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Production Engineers and Technologists with hot oil, acidizing, and solvent circulation programs.
• Help troubleshoot wells to restore production efficiently and economically.
• Receive onsite training on service rig operations and coordinating duties.
• Monitor production data and interpret fluid levels and well tests.
• Coordinate annual testing and report results to regulators.
• Research and review wells requiring remedial work or repair.

Skills

Well programming

Field operations

Problem solving

Education

Engineering student

Technologist education

Tools

Excel

PVR

Wellman

Downhole designs

Sucker rod pumping

Job description

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tundra has an opportunity for a Workovers and Downhole Repair & Maintenance Engineering Student for the summer of 2027 (May-August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba office.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Assist Production Engineers/Technologist/Technicians with management and implementation of hot oil, acidizing, and solvent circulation stimulation programs
• Assist department members with prioritized management and implementation of the problem well troubleshooting to return wells to production as efficiently and economically as possible
• Onsite training of service rig operations and coordinating
• Production monitoring duties involving shooting and interpretation of fluid levels and evaluation of well tests
• Coordinate yearly packer integrity/annular isolation testing and submit results to regulatory agencies on schedule
• Well programming and well research reviews of problematic wells that require remedial work or repair

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Currently enrolled in Engineering or Technologist Education Program
• Experience in, or ability to learn:
  • Computer programs; Excel, PVR, and Wellman
  • Downhole production TBG and BHP designs
  • Sucker rod / beam pumping equipment, operation, and design
  • Well programming & execution
  • Oilfield chemicals; corrosion, scaling, and paraffin

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills with the ability to understand highest priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with initiative and an ability to seek information independently
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Interact with all levels within the organization and provide information between
• Build strong relationships – internally & externally

OTHER DETAILS:

• This position is office-based (Monday to Friday)
• Potential for some field-based work

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.