Mechanical Technician
About this role
Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!
At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.
The Opportunity
Our Glacier Valley Central team is seeking a Mechanic who possesses knowledge of and experience with high-pressure natural gas pipelines and gas systems, including gas turbines and centrifugal compressors.
The successful candidate may reside in or relocate to the Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, and will primarily report to the Crowsnest Station, along with supporting our remote stations located across southwest Alberta and southeast British Columbia.
This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program.
The regular work schedule for this position will be:
Week 1 – Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday
Week 2 – Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off
What You'll Do:
Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain turbine engines, power turbines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans, gearboxes, and other auxiliary equipment
Assist in full or partial engine/gas compressor overhaul
Operate compressor engines and support equipment
Perform precision measurement and alignment functions
Analyze engine performance reports and trends
Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics
Assist with pipeline and valve repairs as necessary
Plan and prepare for unit and station outages
Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures.
Demonstrate safety leadership and operational excellence
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, update master data, etc.
Manage on-site contractors
Become a part of a 1-in-7 on call rotation
Perform other tasks like general site cleanup and materials inventory
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience
Completion of a relevant trades program
Five years of energy industry experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Journeyperson with one of the following: Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright
Previous operations team experience
Extensive experience with turbine-driven equipment
Valve experience, including operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and rebuilding
Experience in maintaining and optimizing engines while identifying performance trends and historical data
Proven expertise in advanced mechanical diagnostics, top-end/major overhauls, and tuning of rich-burn and lean-burn, mid-horsepower, CAT and Waukesha industrial engines, including ESM control.
Natural gas transmission industry experience
Ability to interpret technical reference documents and drawings
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Thorough understanding of stop-work authority (SWA) and safe work practices
Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting
This position requires candidates to:
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Work away from home in hotels or company-provided camp facilities 10-30% of their work schedule
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Be subject to call out on a rotational schedule and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response and system critical purposes
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve overnight stays away from home
Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather, heavy lifting, varying ambient temperatures, tight quarters, and heights
Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.
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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.