About the role#
This summer student position offers an opportunity to gain experience in the energy industry while working with the Subsurface team in Calgary. You will participate in real-world challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, and attend sessions led by subject matter experts. This is a full-time position running from May through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Develop an understanding of Montney stratigraphy, geological interpretation, and geosteering concepts.
- Reverse geosteer a selection of operated and competitor Montney horizontal wells using available geological and well data.
- Analyze geosteering results to identify geological trends, stratigraphic variability, and potential relationships across the study area.
- Collaborate with a Reservoir Engineer to integrate geological observations with well productivity data and investigate potential subsurface controls on performance.
- Work with a multidisciplinary Subsurface team, including geologists, geophysicists, and reservoir engineers, to integrate data and technical perspectives.
- Document your project methodology, observations, and conclusions.
- Present your final project to the Subsurface team and other summer students.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Geology or Geoscience undergraduate degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Completion of at least 2 years of your program, with plans to return to undergraduate studies after this work term.
- Familiarity with geological interpretation of wireline logs and stratigraphic correlation through coursework or previous work.
- Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and data-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, along with an interest in presenting technical findings.
- Basic familiarity with Petrel, StarSteer, or data visualization tools like Spotfire is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
About PETRONAS Canada
PETRONAS Canada operates within the oil and gas industry with a focus on natural gas resource production. The company maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta. It functions as a privately held organization with a workforce of 201 to 500 employees. Operations prioritize long term production and engagement with First Nations and local stakeholders.
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