Field Operator I

Enbridge; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Paid parenthood leave

Retirement savings with company stock

Paid time off and holidays

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Enbridge seeks a Field Operator I to safely operate, inspect, and maintain pipeline facilities in Texas. You will inspect pipe, valves, facilities, and pigging equipment, launch and receive pigging tools, coordinate product transfers, and perform measurements and troubleshooting.

Required: high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, ability to obtain OQ qualifications, and willingness to work on-call; college or technical diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required OQ qualifications.
• Strong communication and safety adherence required.
• On-call rotation participation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain pipeline facilities safely and reliably.
• Inspect pipe, valves, facilities, and pigging equipment; launch/receive pigging tools.
• Coordinate product transfers; perform measurements, sampling, calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and replacements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree or technical diploma (preferred)

Tools

Pipeline equipment knowledge

Pigging operations

Job description

Posting End Date:

August 11, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

This is a non-union position

Do you have the advanced operational knowledge and field expertise needed to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pipeline facilities?

The Field Operator I is responsible for safely and reliably operating, inspecting, and maintaining pipeline facilities while supporting regional operational goals. This role includes inspecting pipe, valves, facilities, and pigging equipment; launching and receiving pigging tools; coordinating product transfers; performing measurement, sampling, calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, and equipment replacements.

What You Will Do:

• Supports pipeline maintenance, emergency repairs, stopples, spill containment, cleanup, and emergency response activities while maintaining facilities, buildings, and yards in a clean, safe, and environmentally responsible condition.


• Supports damage prevention and right-of-way integrity by responding to One-Call tickets, performing line locating, monitoring excavations, coordinating third-party crossings, and working with contractors and third parties to ensure safe and compliant operations.


• Performs preventive maintenance and regulatory inspections such as tank inspections, valve inspections, facility security inspections, quality control sampling, monthly shakeouts, and required documentation in Enbridge reporting systems.

Who You Are:

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and minimal directly relevant training and experience.


• A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required which will be validated before hire.


• The ability to obtain and maintain required OQ qualifications before performing covered tasks independently.


• Strong communication skills, familiarity with pipeline equipment and instrumentation.


• Ability to follow procedures without deviation.


• Participation in an alcohol/substance-free on-call rotation.


• College degree or technical school diploma is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily field oriented, with specific office duties for training, meetings, documentation of tasks as required by the US Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies for which Enbridge must comply.


• Must be willing to be on-call as required to support the operation of the pipeline system.


• Must be willing to respond to emergencies that may require working longer hours.

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 and the 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 and communicate with individuals via telephone.

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.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Information For Applicants:

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.