Summer Student, Field Operations

Start your career at a global company! PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China’s largest oil company and the world’s third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.

PCC is looking for a student to join our Duvernay Operations team for a 4-month term starting in May 2026. This field-based position is located at our Duvernay Asset in West-Central Alberta and follows a 15 days on /13 days off work schedule.  This role offers an opportunity to learn about the shale gas industry while assisting in the production and operation of the Duvernay shale gas asset.

Accountabilities

• Assist and support operations staff with daily tasks and routine inspections, including, monitoring and maintenance of field production equipment, pumps, compressors, and valves
• Help gather data on equipment performance, production levels, downtime, and other performance metrics
• Track and prepare reports on equipment performance, production statistics, and field activities
• Analyze data from SCADA systems, maintenance logs, and daily operation reports to identify trends, recurring issues, or inefficiencies
• Work with field staff to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Learn plant and field processes
• Work with engineering and other departments on special projects

Qualifications

• Completion of first-year studies in Power Engineering or Engineering at an accredited institution
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook, Adobe)
• Willing to work in the field / stay in camp
• P&ID and PFD knowledge
• Valid Driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving goals and operational excellence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and dynamic environment
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges
• Enthusiastic team player, has a positive attitude, works collaboratively
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Adoption and demonstration of PCC Values (Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable)