Field Technician I

Enbridge Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. seeks a Field Technician I in Knoxville, TN to ensure safe operating condition of critical equipment in a field setting. You will follow safety procedures, monitor equipment, respond to faults, and support maintenance planning while maintaining accurate reports and drawings.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong technical and analytical abilities, effective communication, and willingness to work outdoors in diverse conditions. Local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong technical and analytical abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication; basic digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant functioning of Enbridge equipment by following safety procedures and SOPs.
• Address equipment malfunctions, damage, and emergencies to protect life and system integrity.
• Maintain documentation by completing reports, interpreting drawings and as-built drawings, and overseeing inventory and material transfers.
• Support maintenance planning by assisting with work plans and budget input, and recommending spare parts levels to reduce downtime.
• Operate, monitor, and inspect station compressors, valves, and auxiliary equipment; respond to alarms and abnormal conditions.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain safe and efficient operations; adhere to PHMSA and EPA requirements.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Digital literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

O&M Manuals

Job description

## Field Technician IApply: Knoxville, TN, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 7, 2026 (13 days left to apply): 72868**Posting End Date:**October 06, 2026**Employee Type:**Regular-Full time**Union/Non:**This is a non-union positionStep into a role where your technical expertise, independence, and dedication to maintaining a safe environment make a real impact every day. As a **Field Technician I**, you will play a vital part in ensuring the safe, reliable operation of critical equipment while working in a dynamic field environment. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in hands‐on work, values precision, and wants to contribute directly to operational excellence.As a safety champion, you will consistently apply Enbridge’s safety guidelines and model these values every single day. Your decisions matter and your technical skills are truly valued. Apply for this challenging and rewarding role today!**What you will do:*** Ensure safe, compliant, and consistent functioning of Enbridge equipment by following all safety procedures, participating in safety programs, and applying lockout/tagout practices.* Address equipment malfunctions, damage, and emergencies to protect life, property, and system integrity.* Manage documentation and materials by completing accurate reports, interpreting drawings and as‐builts, and overseeing ordering, receiving, transferring, and inventory of materials.* Support maintenance planning by assisting with work plans, providing budget-related input, and recommending spare parts levels to reduce downtime.* Operate, monitor, and inspect station compressors, prime movers, valves, auxiliary equipment, and support systems; adjust operating modes to meet system demands, monitor alarms and operating conditions, and respond appropriately to abnormal conditions to ensure safe and reliable station operations.* Contribute positively to team operations by maintaining cooperative working relationships and actively participating in group activities.* Performs work in compliance with Company policies/procedures as well as external regulatory bodies, such as Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.* Performs all duties as assigned.**Who you are:*** High school diploma or equivalent* Minimal direct relevant training and experience.* Strong technical, analytical, and problem‐solving abilities, supported by relevant training or experience, while maintaining adherence to SOPs.* Effective communicator with solid verbal and written skills, and digital literacy in Word, Excel, and other related software.* Proven commitment to safety, responsibility, and initiative.* Collaborative teammate who values inclusiveness, integrity, honesty, and openness in the workplace.**Working Conditions:*** Primarily based outdoors with some office duties for training, meetings, and documentation.* Must be able to perform physically demanding activities in all weather conditions.* Willingness to work overtime, weekends, shifts, on-call & standby, and travel overnight as required.* Must reside or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.**Physical Requirements:**Include but are not limited to Grasping, kneeling, light-moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read the fine print), hearing requirement. Mobility to walk in outdoor conditions that occasionally involve uneven and slippery terrain and to enter and exit excavations. Agility can ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and other devices using feet, legs, and/or hands and arms.**Mental Requirements:**Include but are not limited to the 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. ***This role is not eligible for international relocation assistance.***At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an 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] For Applicants:* Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.* We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.* Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.