Mechanical Technician
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Location: Deer River
Posting End Date: June 26, 2026
Employee Type: Regular-Full time
At Enbridge, your career goes beyond a job; it's a chance to shape your future in a safety-conscious, innovative, and cooperative setting. As a Mechanical Technician in our Liquids Pipeline division, you will be essential in ensuring the safe and reliable flow of energy that serves communities. This practical role provides opportunities to work with key infrastructure, grow your technical skills, and be part of a team that prioritizes safety, integrity, and ongoing progress daily.
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- Perform preventative maintenance and timely repairs on pipeline mechanical equipment-including pumps, valves, mixers, motors, seals, and measurement systems-to minimize downtime and efficiency loss.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond as a first responder during emergencies, accomplishing lock-outs and open-system job plans safely and effectively.
- Complete all work according to DOT regulations and company O&M procedures. Adhere to strict safety standards and attend all required safety and technical training.
- Apply the maintenance management system (e.g., Maximo or equivalent experience) to detail work, maintain accurate station records, and support drawing updates and as-built submissions.
- Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Technicians, Technical Supervisors, Control Center operators, and project teams to plan, schedule, and complete maintenance and construction activities efficiently.
- Support projects and operations through activities such as build reviews, commissioning, station upkeep, and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Contribute to a strong team culture by mentoring peers, supporting outreach initiatives (including first responder engagement), and assisting with general station housekeeping and operational readiness.
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years' experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
- Excellent trouble shooting ability.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Capacity to operate autonomously with minimal oversight.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective computer skills.
- Valid driver's license & good driving record.
- Must live (or relocate) within 25 miles of the reporting location.
- Completion of an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or 2 year mechanical technical/vocational degree.
- Experience in maintenance of crude oil pipeline, tank farm or delivery facilities or certified technical designation.
- Familiarity with pertinent equipment (pumps, motors, valves, switch gear, programmable logic controls, motor control centers and instrumentation).
- Available for emergency call via mobile phone, or home phone 24 hours a day.
- Periodically designated as on-call technician for a week at a time.
- 75% field mechanical maintenance work and 25% field office work.
- Occasional work in extreme cold and extreme heat.
- Must be capable of physically handling strenuous manual tasks such as climbing storage tanks and lifting weights up to 50lbs.
- Work often required in high noise level areas and areas where vapor from crude oil and solvents may be present.
- Must possess and maintain an acceptable driving record
- Overnight travel of 10-40 days per year may be required.
- Primarily field oriented (outdoor) with specific office (indoor) functions for training, meetings and documentation of required tasks, dictated by Department of Transportation and other regulatory agencies for which Enbridge must comply.
Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements (Both field & office) encompass 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.
Salary:- Ranges from $29.25 - $40.00 hourly USD based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.
- Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.
- A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
- A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of…
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