Electrical Controls Technician I

About the role

As an Electrical Controls Technician I, you will develop foundational knowledge while helping to maintain critical electrical and control systems across our pipeline facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of station equipment while working alongside a collaborative and safety-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including switchgear, motors, generators, pumps, and fans to support reliable operations.
• Maintain DC systems such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters to ensure continuous power supply to station operations.
• Support the maintenance of control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and associated control networks, along with field devices such as motor controls, transmitters, sensors, switches, solenoids, and actuators.
• Maintain and test safety systems including ESD panels, gas and flame detectors, and emergency activation devices to ensure compliance and safe operation.
• Monitor and support station operations, including compressors, auxiliary equipment, valves, operating systems, alarm monitoring, operating variables, and station support systems to ensure reliable performance.
• Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions, while completing accurate documentation and reports in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting coworkers and providing basic guidance to contractors or less experienced employees when required.
• Follow all company policies, SOPs, and O&M procedures, while contributing to work planning and supporting continuous improvement and budgeting activities.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent with limited directly related experience; may be currently enrolled in a one- or two-year technical program or in the first year of an apprenticeship program.
• Strong technical and analytical skills demonstrated through training, formal education, and/or experience.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to collect and relay basic facts.
• Willing to assist with more complex tasks, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to work with significant independence and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of standard office software applications.
• Ability to work and contribute to a team environment where inclusiveness, integrity, honesty, and openness are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Possesses the desire to learn and advance, as an Electrical Controls Technician.
• Working knowledge of operations used in the maintenance of these facilities.

Working Conditions

• Primarily field-oriented (outdoor) with specific office (indoor) functions for training, meetings, and documentation of required tasks dictated by the Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies for which Enbridge must comply.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding activities in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, shift, on call & standby, and travel overnight as required.
• Currently resides or is willing to relocate within 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, kneeling, light-moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read the fine print), hearing requirement.
• Mobility to walk in outdoor conditions that occasionally involve uneven and slippery terrain and to enter and exit excavations.
• Agility to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and other devices using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions.
• Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area.
• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Pay

Salary ranges from $29.25 – $34.50 per hour USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
• A paid parenthood leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.