Posted 28 days ago
Maintenance Summer Student
@ Tundra Oil & Gas
Virden, Manitoba
Overview
Tundra Oil & Gas is hiring a Surface Maintenance Student for a summer 2027 term (May to August) based in its Virden, Manitoba office, reporting to the Surface Maintenance Manager. The work covers control system programming, data gathering, drafting, safety watches and parts runs, mostly in the office with some field work. The role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Responsibilities:
- Program control systems and support wireless system repairs
- Gather and enter data, including arc flash study data
- Prepare drafting work, including redlines
- Stand fire or confined space watches
- Run parts to field crews
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably second year or higher
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- Basic electrical theory and networking knowledge
- Familiarity with MS Office
- Mechanical aptitude and strong analytical skills
- Ability to lift about 20 kg
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 44 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering technology, Mechatronics, Engineering, Computer networking |
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Tundra Oil & Gas
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Full company description
Tundra Oil & Gas is a wholly-owned business of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), a private family company established in 1857. JRSL is a multidisciplined enterprise with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management, and energy. Tundra commenced operations in 1980 and has since been on a growth trajectory by developing new assets and integrating strategic acquisitions. Tundra operates over 95% of its production, which is ~38,000 barrels of light crude oil per day. The company's core properties are located within the Williston Basin in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. A focused approach to exploration and development applies to core areas. Currently, the firm employs ~300 staff located across four offices (Winnipeg and Virden, Manitoba; Estevan, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta) and at various field sites. The Winnipeg head office provides accounting, communications, land administration, including well licensing support for all offices, human resources support and local information services. Tundra’s Virden field office oversees our daily operations of over 5,000 wells and facilities. Staff provide technical expertise for all drilling, completions and well tie-in activity, engineering support for facilities optimization, surface leasing, supply chain management, environmental activities, production accounting, human resources, local information services, and coordination of the company’s safety program. The Calgary technical office provides geological, geophysical, and reservoir engineering support and mineral leasing. Tundra uses the latest technology to explore for and develop assets, including 3D and 4D seismic, advanced coring and logging techniques, reservoir characterization and dynamic fluid simulation, and secondary and tertiary recovery mechanisms, such as waterflooding and CO2 injection.
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- Suite 1700, One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X3, CA
- 295 3rd Avenue, Box 1960, Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0, CA
- Suite 1000, 715 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2X6, CA
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Tundra Oil & Gas is a wholly-owned business of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited (JRSL), a private family company established in 1857. JRSL is a multidisciplined enterprise with operations in agriculture, food processing, financial services, property management, and energy. Tundra commenced operations in 1980 and has since been on a growth trajectory by developing new assets and integrating strategic…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Oil & GasManitoba OilJames RichardsonCrude OilWinnipegCalgaryVirdenExploration CompanyWilliston Basinand Oil Producer |
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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 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 300-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.
Tundra has an opportunity for a Surface Maintenance Student for the summer of 2027 (May–August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba office.
REPORTS TO: Surface Maintenance Manager
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Depending on your experience and education, duties may include:
- Control system programming
- Data entry and gathering
- Fire or confined space watch
- Drafting, including redlines
- Arc flash study data gathering
- Research and development projects
- Running parts to the field for others
- Wireless system troubleshooting and repair
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program (preferably second year or higher)
- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Basic electrical theory knowledge
- Familiarity with MS Office products
- Basic networking knowledge
- Mechanical aptitude and mathematical ability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent judgment and safety awareness
- Physical ability to lift items weighing approximately 20 kg or more
- Ability to work safely, recognize potential hazards, and adhere to Tundra’s Safety and Loss Control Program and policies
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships internally and externally
OTHER DETAILS:
- This is a safety-sensitive position and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
- Primarily office-based with potential for some field work
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team, please visit the Employment section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com and apply on-line by end of day November 8th, 2026.
We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
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