Mechanical Technician (Electrical Controls Technician I)

About the role

As an Electrical Controls Technician I at Enbridge, you will play a vital role in maintaining the safe and reliable flow of energy to communities. This hands-on position offers opportunities to work on important infrastructure, develop your technical abilities, and join a team committed to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical systems and equipment such as switchgear, motors, generators, pumps, and fans.
• Service DC electrical systems including batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters.
• Support operation and upkeep of station and unit-level electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and control networks.
• Inspect and service control system end devices such as motor controls, transmitters, sensors, switches, solenoids, and actuators.
• Ensure reliability of safety systems and components, including ESD panels, gas and flame detectors, and manual activation devices.
• Contribute to work planning activities and provide input to the annual budgeting process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant training and hands-on experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical, and analytical skills developed through education and/or practical experience.
• Solid understanding of Enbridge Safety Policies and Procedures, consistently applied in daily work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to gather and relay information.
• Ability to work independently while supporting team collaboration in an inclusive, passionate environment.
• Willingness to assist with more complex tasks, equipment, and procedures.
• Proficient in standard office software applications.
• Currently resides or is willing to relocate within 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of operations used in the maintenance of these facilities.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in learning and progressing as an Electrical Controls Technician.

Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoors with some office work for training, meetings, and documenting tasks required by the Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to perform physically challenging activities in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able and willing to work extra hours, weekends, shifts, on-call & standby, and travel overnight as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Grasping, kneeling, light–moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing.
• Sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.
• Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• 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.
• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
• Complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports.
• Communicate with individuals via telephone.

Pay

Salary ranges from $29.25 – $42.00 hourly/USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Enbridge’s FlexWork hybrid model lets eligible employees the option for a compressed work week schedule. Role requirements determine eligibility for each option.
• 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 leave benefit offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents. Other eligible parents receive up to 12 weeks.
• 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.