Facility Support Summer Student

South Bow Canada Services; Hartford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow is seeking a Facility Support Summer Student to assist the US Asset Operations team in the safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operation and maintenance of crude oil pump stations and pipeline facilities. The four-month term begins May 2027, with supervision from qualified personnel.

The role does not include safety-sensitive or operator-qualified work performed independently. You'll help with inspections, maintenance support, documentation, and administrative tasks while

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a post-secondary program or technical school in Engineering, Science, Trades, or related discipline.
• Provide transcripts upon application.
• Complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a field team.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to perform assigned outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified technicians with routine pump station inspections and checks.
• Learn purpose and operation of crude oil pipeline equipment, including pumps, valves, actuators, piping, instrumentation.
• Assist with visual inspections for leaks, corrosion, abnormal equipment conditions, housekeeping issues, and other observable concerns.
• Immediately report unusual conditions, leaks, odors, alarms, equipment damage, or potential hazards.
• Help organize tools, materials, supplies, spare parts, and maintenance areas.
• Under direct supervision, assist with non-qualified maintenance activities such as basic equipment cleaning.
• Facility and equipment housekeeping.
• Preparing tools and materials for maintenance.
• Assisting with routine inspection activities.
• Updating equipment identification, labels, or records as assigned.
• Assist with updating maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Help organize drawings, manuals, procedures, and equipment records.
• Assist with inventory and material counts.
• Participate in appropriate operations and maintenance training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary program in Engineering/Science/Trades

Tools

MS Office

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:

South Bow is seeking a Facility Support Summer Student beginning May 2027 for a 4 month work term to support the US Asset Operations team in the safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operation and maintenance of crude oil pump stations and associated pipeline facilities.

The student will not perform safety-sensitive, regulated, energized, or operator qualified work independently. Work will be completed under the direction and supervision of qualified company personnel.

What You'll Do:

Pump Station & Operations Support

• Assist qualified technicians with routine pump station inspections and general facility checks.
• Learn the purpose and basic operation of crude oil pipeline equipment, including pumps, valves, actuators, piping, instrumentation, and associated station equipment .
• Assist with visual inspections for leaks, corrosion, abnormal equipment conditions, housekeeping issues, and other observable concerns.
• Immediately report unusual conditions, leaks, odors, alarms, equipment damage, or potential hazards to the supervising employee.
• Help organize tools, materials, supplies, spare parts, and maintenance areas.

Maintenance Support

• Under direct supervision, assist with appropriate non-qualified maintenance activities such as:
• Basic equipment cleaning.
• Facility and equipment housekeeping.
• Preparing tools and materials for maintenance.
• Assisting with routine inspection activities.
• Updating equipment identification, labels, or records as assigned.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Participate in safety orientations, tailboards/job briefings, and applicable safety meetings.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and site-specific rules.
• Maintain awareness of crude oil hazards and potential sources of ignition, understanding when to stop work and contact a qualified employee.
• Maintain good housekeeping around buildings, equipment, access roads, and work areas.
• Support proper waste segregation and disposal practices.

Administrative & Technical Support

• Assist with updating maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Help organize drawings, manuals, procedures, and equipment records.
• Assist with inventory and material counts.
• Participate in appropriate operations and maintenance training.

Minimum Requirements:

• Actively enrolled in a post-secondary program or technical school focused on Engineering, Science, Trades, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• Must provide transcripts upon application.
• C omplete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a field team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to perform assigned outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

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.

• 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, vetera