Field Technician I

Enbridge; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a Field Technician I to maintain safe, reliable operation of critical equipment in a hands-on field environment. You will apply safety guidelines daily, support maintenance planning, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.

The role emphasizes independence, strong technical skills, and teamwork, with a focus on safety and operational excellence in outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimal direct relevant training and experience.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator with solid verbal and written skills.
• Collaborative teammate who values inclusiveness, integrity, honesty, and openness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant, and consistent functioning of Enbridge equipment by following all safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.
• Address equipment malfunctions, damage, and emergencies to protect life, property, and system integrity.
• Manage documentation and materials by completing accurate reports and overseeing inventory of materials.
• Support maintenance planning by assisting with work plans and spare parts levels to reduce downtime.
• Operate and monitor station compressors, prime movers, valves, and related equipment; respond to abnormal conditions.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Posting End Date:

October 06, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Step 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 handson 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 asbuilts, 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 problemsolving 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 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:

• 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.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com