About the role#
This is a full-time summer student position within the Operations Assurance team, based in our Calgary office. You will work with our Governance, Risk and Controls team to gain hands-on experience in the energy industry. Your summer will involve reviewing how key controls are applied, assessing evidence, tracking actions, and creating reports. You will also participate in sessions hosted by subject matter experts to grow your technical skills and network with other students.
What you'll do#
- Support assurance reviews by gathering evidence, preparing interview questions, and documenting testing results.
- Review records and data to verify that operational and HSE requirements are met and controls function as intended.
- Maintain the assurance tracker, including managing findings, action items, owners, and closure evidence.
- Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Build and update reports, presentations, and Power BI dashboards to communicate findings.
- Collaborate with operational departments to follow up on information and support process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Data Analytics, or a related field in Canada.
- You must be returning to your studies after the work term.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Comfort with reviewing detailed documents and summarizing key information.
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- A willingness to ask questions and follow up with team members.
- An interest in operations, risk management, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with Power BI, AI, or automation tools is an asset, as is previous exposure to industrial or oil and gas operations.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: 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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