About the role#
This is an 8 month student position with the Abandonment team at Canadian Natural Resources Limited. You will work within an active engineering and geology group focused on planning and executing well abandonment projects. This is a full-time, on-site role based in our Calgary head office.
What you'll do#
- Support the operational team by analyzing geological logs and data.
- Perform geological interpretation and well data analysis to optimize projects.
- Conduct reviews of well records and lookback assessments.
- Provide ongoing support for operations and engineering tasks.
- Gain exposure to well operations, including drilling, completions, well servicing, and abandonment.
- Use industry software such as WellView, Accumap, and Tableau.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a geological degree program.
- A valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or an equivalent out of province license.
- A motivated, collaborative, and organized approach to managing competing priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta (Head Office).
- Term: 8 months, starting January 2027.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.
- This is a paid position and a safety-sensitive role.
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is an independent producer of crude oil and natural gas. Founded in 1989, the company maintains operations in North America, the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. It focuses on a mix of light and heavy oil, natural gas, and oil sands production. The firm is based in Calgary, Alberta, and employs nearly 10,000 people.
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