Leak Detection Intern

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship, Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The intern will develop KPIs, scripts, and reports for leak detection and batch tracking while supporting pipeline simulator data analysis and troubleshooting. They will also participate in projects and document non-Computational Pipeline Monitoring leak test results.

Job details

Work Arrangement: At Office / Facility Department: SCADA & Leak Detection Systems Dept Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 70 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry. We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy. We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Employees embed physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data. Working for Pembina means working safely. Overview: Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Calgary office is actively hiring for an Intern to join the Leak Detection team. This position reports to the Supervisor, Leak Detection in the Information Services Unit (ISU), part of Pembina’s Legal, People & Corporate Affairs division. Pembina's Information Services Unit manages and maintains the company's infrastructure, provides technical support, ensures data security and accessibility, implements new technology, strategies for future development, manages vendors, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. We depend on our talented people who are constantly looking for innovative ways to improve our processes and existing technologies. Our focus is to collaborate with our customers and colleagues to land cutting edge technologies to help improve the way we work, maximize productivity, and reduce cost which in turn contribute to the environmental solutions that help with our climate change challenges. We are building a diverse team of open-minded, adaptable and innovative people, to keep up with the changing world of technology. This is a 12-month contract position starting May 2027. The successful candidate must live within 100 km of CalgaryResponsibilities may include but not limited to: Perform role‑specific responsibilities such as develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), applications/scripts, and reports for monitoring leak detection and batch tracking, test pipeline simulators, and document non-Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) leak test results. This may also include participating in a project and presenting outcomes or learnings at the end of the term; Support day‑to‑day work and learning activities related to leak detection, batch tracking, and pipeline simulator data gathering, analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation, using tools such as AVEVA Process Information (PI) System, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), AVEVA Enterprise SCADA, Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), Microsoft Office, AI applications, and other applicable systems; Support Pembina’s safety culture of “Zero by Choice” by caring for yourself and others and following Pembina’s Life Saving Rules at all times; Demonstrate Pembina’s values by working in a manner that is Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative, and Entrepreneurial, recognizing that how results are achieved matters; and Contribute to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace by being gracious, kind, respectful, and working effectively with others. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an Engineering program or a related field of study; Computer programming experience in C/C++, C#, Python, Visual Basic .NET, or MATLAB, and knowledge of relational database and Structured Query Language (SQL); Knowledge of pipeline systems, hydraulics, facilities, and operation is an asset; Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program and returning to school following the end of the work term; Field of study aligned with, or providing relevant transferable skills for, the role applied for; Ability to commit to the full duration of the term and required schedule, Must be available to work the entire term (May 2027 to April 2028); and Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn in a structured environment, aligned with Pembina’s values and safety expectations. The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check. This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 10/07/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role. Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this. Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective success and enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time. No agency calls please.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in an Engineering or related post-secondary program and possess programming experience in languages such as C++, Python, or SQL. Applicants must be available for the full 12-month term and reside within 100 km of the Calgary office.