Maintenance Summer Student

Virden, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Apr 7, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Internship

Job summary

Support surface maintenance work through tasks such as control system programming, data entry and gathering, drafting, and collecting arc flash study information. The role may also involve safety watch duties, research projects, field parts delivery, and troubleshooting or repairing wireless systems.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in their second year or higher, and hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license. The role calls for basic electrical and networking knowledge, mechanical and mathematical aptitude, strong problem-solving and communication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to lift approximately 20 kg or more.