Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) Technician

3404 South Bow USA Services Inc.; Hartford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow USA Services Inc. is hiring an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) Technician to support safe operation of facilities.

You will perform maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation, electrical components, and basic control systems under guidance from senior technicians or supervisors. This entry-level role suits an early-career technician building hands-on experience with field instrumentation and industrial controls in a regulated,

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification or in-progress apprenticeship in one of the following (or equivalent): Instrumentation Technician, Electrician with instrumentation exposure, HVAC Technician with instrumentation exposure.
• 0–3 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (pipeline, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, or similar).
• Basic instrumentation (transmitters, switches, control valves, loop checks); electrical fundamentals (isolation, motor controls); industrial safety practices (LOTO, hazardous area awareness, permits).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on instrumentation, electrical components, and basic controls in a safe, compliant manner.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and updates in the CMMS (SAP/Maximo).
• Assist with calibration checks, loop verification, and basic PLC/DCS-related tasks under supervision.

Skills

Instrumentation basics

Electrical fundamentals

Safety culture

Education

Journeyperson certification

Apprenticeship in EIC

Tools

SAP/Maximo CMMS

Job description

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of facilities by completing routine maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair activities on electrical, instrumentation, and basic control systems under guidance from senior technicians or supervisors. This role is ideal for an early-career technician who is building hands‑on experience with field instrumentation, electrical equipment, and industrial controls in a regulated and safety‑critical environment.

What You Will Do

Perform all work in compliance with South Bow policies, safe work practices, permit-to-work requirements, and applicable codes/standards.

Participate in hazard assessments (e.g., FLHA/JSA), toolbox talks, and incident/near‑miss reporting.

Complete preventive maintenance tasks on instrumentation, electrical components, and related equipment, such as:

• Pressure/temperature/level/flow devices and transmitters
• Control valves (positioners, I/Ps), actuators, and basic loop check
• Motor control components, junction boxes, terminations, and heat tracing
• HVAC control troubleshooting, Relays, pressure senor, freeze stats

Conduct field rounds and inspections; document results and escalati abnormal conditions.

Support troubleshooting of basic equipment faults using test equipment and established procedures.

Replace and repair instrumentation and electrical components (e.g., sensors, switches, wiring, fuses, relays) under supervision.

Assist with calibration checks and loop verification activities, following documented methods and quality requirements.

Assist with basic control system support activities (e.g., verifying I/O, confirming signals, supporting functional tests).

Support senior technicians with PLC/DCS-related tasks by gathering field data, verifying wiring/termination, and completing checks as directed.

Create, update, and close work orders in the maintenance management system (e.g., SAP/Maximo) with accurate notes, time entries, and parts usage.

Support documentation updates, such as redlines/as-builts, device records, and calibration/maintenance logs.

Follow material management practices (parts kitting, inventory requests, return-to-stock).

Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and contractors to support safe equipment isolation, job execution, and return-to-service.

Support turnaround/shutdown activities and contractor oversight as assigned (e.g., receiving, orientation, field verification).

Minimum Qualifications

Journeyperson certification or in-progress apprenticeship in one of the following (or equivalent combination of training/experience):

• Instrumentation Technician (preferred for EIC blend)
• Electrician (Industrial/Construction) with relevant instrumentation exposure
• HVAC Technician (Industrial HVAC with relevant instrumentation exposure)

0–3 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience (pipeline, midstream, oil & gas, utilities, or similar).

Working knowledge of:

• Basic instrumentation (transmitters, switches, control valves, loop checks)
• Electrical fundamentals (safe isolation, basic motor controls, wiring/termination practices)
• Industrial safety practices (LOTO, hazardous area awareness, permits)

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites as required.

Eligibility to work in the United States and pass required pre-employment checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to PLC/DCS environments (Allen-Bradley/Siemens/Emerson/ABB/Honeywell or similar).
• Experience with calibration tools and practices (e.g., HART communicators, calibrators).
• Understanding of hazardous locations and applicable electrical/instrumentation standards (e.g., CEC/NEC, CSA/UL) — where applicable.
• Previous CMMS experience (SAP/Maximo) and strong documentation habits.
• Safety training such as H2S Alive, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Fall Protection, or equivalent (role/site dependent).

This Position Requires Candidates To

• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada and the US)
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (up to 10% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on‑call rotation and provide emergency support as required

About Our Business

South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.

South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

Learn more Visit us at http://SouthBow.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.

Additional Details

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
• All positions require background screening.
• Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
• South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
• Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [e-mail].

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.