Overview
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 2026 (May-August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba office.
REPORTS TO: Workovers Manager
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
OTHER DETAILS:
• This position is office-based (Monday to Friday)
• Potential for some field-based work
If you are interested in joining our team for the summer, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com to submit your application by end of day, October 27th, 2025.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
Qualifications
WHAT YOU NEED:
• Currently enrolled in Engineering or Technologist Education Program
• Experience in, or ability to learn:
1. Computer programs; Excel, PVR, and Wellman
2. Downhole production TBG and BHP designs
3. Sucker rod / beam pumping equipment, operation, and design
4. Well programming & execution
5. 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