Wind Technician Intern at Enbridge Inc.

Wayne State University; Texas; Híbrido; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Enbridge is offering a Wind Technician Intern position in Jacksboro, TX for a 3-month term starting June 2026. You will support safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines, assist with troubleshooting, and learn to use diagnostic tools like multimeters and SCADA systems.

You will work under the supervision of senior technicians and plant management, gaining practical hands-on experience in renewable energy operations and safety cultures while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Formación

• Enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program in Wind Energy, Renewable Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related engineering/technical fields.
• Committed to returning to full-time study immediately after the work term.
• Willingness to learn; strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines and related systems.
• Follow safety practices, and assist with electrical safety, heights work, confined spaces, and cargo management.
• Support scheduled maintenance activities and document maintenance records in Maximo.
• Assist site technicians with daily wind power plant operations and participate in special projects.

Conocimientos

Basic knowledge of hand tools

Basic knowledge of electrical testing

Basic knowledge of digital equipment

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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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 intern working for Raise at Enbridge, a first-choice energy delivery 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 Wind Technician Intern, you will support the safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines, assist with scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, and help ensure reliable wind farm operations. It’s an excellent job for people who enjoy hands-on technical work, working outdoors, and learning about renewable energy systems.

This is a 3 month placement starting in June 2026, located in Jacksboro, TX.

What you will do:

• Work under the supervision of a Lead Technician, Operations Coordinator, or Plant Manager to safely execute assigned tasks.
• Follow safe work practices, including electrical safety, work at heights, hazardous energy control, confined space procedures, and cargo management.
• Adhere to company safety standards and help maintain a strong safety culture.
• Complete maintenance activities according to defined schedules, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment using structured problem-solving methods.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, SCADA systems, and technical drawings to support electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Support scheduled facility maintenance conducted safely and completed on time, ensure accurate time reporting and completion of maintenance records,
• Support site techs with daily operations of the wind power plant,
• Participate in special projects assigned by site management.
• Support technical or safety investigations and complete required reporting.
• Perform daily data entry and maintain accurate records in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of hand tools
• Basic knowledge of electrical testing tools
• Basic knowledge of digital equipment
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office software

Scope/Dimensions

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of the facility equipment
• Expected to work with independence on standard assignments
• Contacts (Working Relationships)
• Reports to Plant Manager
• Collaborates with and supports responses to various groups (ex. Engineering)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Willing to learn and take direction
• Sound interpersonal skills and willingness to integrate into a team environment
• Sound motivation with positive attitude
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including but not limited to First Aid, CPR and AED, climb and rescue training, and confined space training

Who you are:

• You are currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program studying Wind Energy, Renewable Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related Engineering/Technical disciplines and will be returning to full-time school immediately following the work term.
• Effective and professional communication both verbal and written with ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills and experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to actively and consistently represent Enbridge’s core values (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, High Performance).

Working Conditions:

• Field based role, located in Jacksboro, TX.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Role may require participation in an on-call rotation (24/7) to respond to site emergencies or maintenance needs on a scheduled basis.
• Work will primarily take place at a wind power facility, including inside wind turbine nacelles.
• Ability to work in a outdoor environments and varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wind.
• Flexible work hours may be required to support operational or emergency response needs.

Please note that this is a role providing contract labour to Enbridge through 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.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Physical Requirements (Field) include but are not limited to:

Balancing, bending and stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 90 meters, working at heights up to 300 ft within wind turbine nacelles, crawling, carrying up to 50 pounds, grasping tools and equipment, kneeling, lifting objects up to 50 pounds, pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive motion when using hand tools, standing, walking for extended periods, working in confined spaces, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print, depth perception), hearing requirement.

Physical Requirements (Office) include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 45 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) 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.