Field Technician Intern

Austin Community College; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is hiring a Field Technician Intern for a 3-month placement in Pontiac, Illinois, starting June 2026. The role involves supporting maintenance and operations of pipelines and terminals, requiring skills in communication and teamwork. Ideal candidates should be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program and committed to safety and integrity. This hands-on position offers a collaborative work environment and is focused on providing valuable practical skills for future careers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program.
• Proven interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.
• Must display integrity, safety, and respect in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, maintenance, and planning of the pipeline and terminal system.
• Assist with planning and executing maintenance activities.
• Perform quality assurance testing of petroleum products.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Full-time post-secondary program in skilled trade or pre-technology discipline

Job description

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At Enbridge, ‘energy’ means more than lighting up businesses, heating up our customers’ homes, or fueling cars, buses and trucks. It’s our way of life!

As a summer student working for a large natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company, we commit to providing you with an exciting, rewarding and engaging experience.

We know that when your initiative and talents align with our vision and values, we create good energy. You will work as part of an innovative and collaborative team to develop the practical skills needed to build your future career.

In the role of a Field Technician Intern you will support the local operation team, maintain our facility, and align to our values of safety, integrity, respect and inclusion. It’s an excellent job for people who enjoy working as part of a high performing team and emphasize Safety.

This is a 3-month placement starting in June 2026 located in Pontiac, Illinois.

What you will do:

The primary role of this intern position would be to support the area work groups in the operation, maintenance, and planning of the pipeline and terminal system used to transport crude oil throughout North America.

The successful candidate will work with the three main working groups at the Pontiac, IL location. These groups and internship functions may include but are not limited to:

Pipeline Maintenance Group

• Assist with the planning and execution of maintenance activities on a crude oil transportation pipeline
• Assist with the development and planning of new projects
• Perform welding and coating inspections per company and industry standards
• Work with Pipeline Maintenance Technicians, Engineers, Planners and Schedulers to facilitate continuing operation of the system

Electrical and Mechanical Group

• Troubleshoot and repair issues pertaining to various electrical components
• Assist with the trouble shooting of motors, actuators and various mechanical valves
• Assist with regular preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical components
• Work with Electrical and Mechanical Technicians, Engineers, Planners and Schedulers to ensure the continuing operation of electrical and mechanical components

Terminal Operations Group

• Perform quality assurance testing of petroleum products in a laboratory environment
• Perform volume measurement of petroleum products
• Validate and calibrate measurement equipment used in the quality control of petroleum products
• Verify commodity broker and US Customs tickets
• Work with Field Operators and Measurement Specialist to ensure the continuing accuracy of equipment and reports
• This is a safety critical role with the highest emphasis placed on the protection of individuals, co-workers, the community and the environment. The intern would be expected to make decisions that reflect our core values- Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and High Performance.

Who you are:

• You are currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a full-time post‑secondary program in a skilled trade or pre‑technology discipline (such as technical studies, construction trades, welding, or mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering).
• Strong communication, analytical, information management and teamwork skills, with proven interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups and individual personalities.
• Must be committed to and able to display integrity, safety, and respect, inclusion, and high performance in the workplace.
• Must be safety conscious and committed to working in a safe environment.
• Must be able to follow specific laboratory procedures without deviation.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Office/field based role, located in Pontiac, Illinois.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 45 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (objects 45 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements include but are not limited to:

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.

Please include in your application: Resume and Current School Transcripts.

Please note that this is a role providing contract labor to Enbridge through the Raise, who manages Enbridge’s Student Contractor Program. If you are selected for this position, you will be employed by Raise and will not be an employee of Enbridge.

Our student candidate experience gives you the opportunity to apply for this role as a complete person. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from all groups, including, but not limited to, women, racialized and marginalized/global majority, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2S/LGBTQIA+, veterans, and people with disabilities. Do let us know if you would like any accommodations regarding your application process via email at [e-mail] or via phone at 1-800-567-9675. We also welcome applications from international students through OPT/CPT support.