Enbridge (Field Technician Intern)

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 or safety, integrity, respect and inclusion. It’s an excellent job for people who enjoys working as part of a high performing team and emphasize Safety.

Placement Details:

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 internships 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   
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 amount of 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 hello@raiserecruiting.com or via phone at 1-800-567-9675. We also welcome applications from international students through OPT/CPT support.