EIC Controls Technician - Pipeline Automation Expert

3404 South Bow USA Services Inc.; Hartford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow seeks an experienced EIC Controls Technician to support operations and maintenance of pipeline systems, pump stations, terminals, and related facilities. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and commission electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires a journeyman or equivalent, 5+ years of industrial EIC maintenance experience, and ability to work independently in a collaborative field team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman certification in Instrumentation, Electrical, Industrial Controls, Electronics, or a related trade; or Two-year technical diploma in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related discipline combined with significant directly related experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in industrial EIC maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated experience with PLCs, motor control systems, instrumentation, process controls, automated valves, and communications equipment.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices including lockout/tagout and permit-to-work systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and experience with maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control systems supporting pipeline and terminal operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, HMI systems, communication networks, smart instrumentation, motor control centers, and automated valve systems.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and repairs of analog and digital instrumentation, process measurement devices, control loops, and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain variable frequency drives, soft-start equipment, power distribution systems, electrical generators, pumps, and associated field equipment.
• Support system commissioning, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend maintenance, reliability, and operational improvements.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Ensure work activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards.
• Supervise contractors and coordinate third-party work activities as required.
• Issue permits, perform lockout/tagout activities, and support safe work authorization processes.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and asset records using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response activities.
• Provide technical coaching, mentoring, and training to less experienced technicians.

Skills

PLC systems

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Communication skills

Education

Journeyman certification in Instrumentation/Electrical/Industrial Controls/Electronics

Two-year technical diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls/Electronics or related with experience

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI systems

Maintenance management systems

RTUs/PLCs diagnostic tools

Job description

South Bow seeks an experienced EIC Controls Technician to support operations and maintenance of pipeline systems, pump stations, terminals, and related facilities. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and commission electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires a journeyman or equivalent, 5+ years of industrial EIC maintenance experience, and ability to work independently in a collaborative field team.