Maintenance Technician I - Lincoln, IL

VetJobs; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Enbridge in Lincoln, Illinois, is seeking a Maintenance Technician I (Electrical Controls Technician I) to support safe and reliable energy delivery. You will monitor and maintain electrical systems, batteries, PLCs, HMIs, and safety devices while supporting station operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, hands-on training, and the ability to work independently and in a team, with potential overtime and travel as needed; on-site work in a field environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of directly relevant training and experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Willing to assist with more complex tasks.
• Able to work independently while following safety policies.
• Proficient with standard office software.
• Team player with inclusive values.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain electrical systems and equipment to support reliable operations.
• Maintain DC systems such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters for continuous power.
• Support maintenance of PLCs, HMIs, and control networks; service field sensors and actuators.
• Maintain and test safety systems including ESD panels and gas detectors for compliance.
• Perform station maintenance activities; support weekends and extended coverage as needed.
• Accurately document reports and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
• Collaborate with teammates and aid contractors or junior staff as required.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independence

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, this role is \"On-Site\" at the location detailed in the job post.

Are you looking to build your technical skills in a hands-on role that supports safe and reliable energy delivery? As a Maintenance Technician I (Electrical Controls Technician I), you will develop foundational knowledge while helping to maintain critical electrical and control systems across our pipeline facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of station equipment while working alongside a collaborative and safety-focused team. Grow your career and apply today!

What You Will Do

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including switchgear, motors, generators, pumps, and fans to support reliable operations.


• Maintain DC systems such as batteries, chargers, rectifiers, and inverters to ensure continuous power supply to station operations.


• Support the maintenance of control systems including PLCs, HMIs, and associated control networks, along with field devices such as sensors, switches, and actuators.


• Maintain and test safety systems including ESD panels, gas and flame detectors, and emergency activation devices to ensure compliance and safe operation.


• Perform station maintenance activities, including but not limited to mowing, wastewater and/or environmental compliance and documentation, gas loss reporting, daily station inspections, and station operations. Responsibilities may require daily oversight and support of station activities, including weekends and extended coverage up to seven days per week.


• Recognize and respond to abnormal operating conditions, while completing accurate documentation and reports in alignment with company and regulatory requirements.


• Work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting coworkers and providing basic guidance to contractors or less experienced employees when required.


• Follow all company policies, SOPs, and O&M procedures, while contributing to work planning and supporting continuous improvement and budgeting activities.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Who You Are:

• A high school diploma or equivalent and two years of directly relevant training and experience.


• Strong technical and analytical skills demonstrated through training, formal education, and/or experience.


• Communicate verbally and in writing to collect and relay basic facts.


• Willing to assist with more complex tasks, equipment and procedures.


• Able to work with significant independence and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.


• Proficient in the use of standard office software applications.


• Able to work and contribute to a team environment where inclusiveness, integrity, honesty, and openness are valued.

Preferred

• Associate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent education and/or experience.


• Possesses the desire to learn and advance, as an Electrical Controls Technician.


• Working knowledge of operations used in the maintenance of these facilities.

Working Conditions

Primarily field-oriented (outdoor) with specific office (indoor) functions for training, meetings, and documentation of required tasks dictated by the Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies for which Enbridge must comply.

Must be able to perform physically demanding activities in all types of weather conditions.

Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, shift, on call & standby, and travel overnight as required.

Currently resides or is willing to relocate within 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.

Physical Requirements (Include But Are Not Limited To)

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.

City*

Lincoln

State*

Illinois

Affiliate Sponsor: Enbridge