Compression Operations Engineer NGTL/CGL

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Compression Operations Engineer to support safe, reliable operation of natural gas compressor stations. You will work in a defined geographic area, collaborating with engineers, field specialists, and operations personnel to resolve issues and drive improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on field engagement, adherence to safety and reliability, and participation in capital and maintenance initiatives, with a hybrid work model across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Preferred Electrical Engineering background.
• Registered, or eligible to register with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing.
• 5-10 years of progressive relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to drive change and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Experience with codes and standards to identify issues and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Perform data gathering and analyses to support issue resolution and risk assessments.
• Provide field-based troubleshooting support, including site visits.
• Analyze data to identify underperforming assets and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate operational risk assessments for compression facilities.
• Support development and execution of treatment plans to reduce asset- and system-wide risk.
• Contribute to MOC development and engineering design activities under oversight.
• Update maintenance and operating procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Chemical engineering

Civil engineering

P.Eng eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Engineering

Job description

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**The NGTL/CGL Operations Engineering team is seeking a Compression Operations Engineer to provide engineering support to enable the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor station facilities. The Engineer will be assigned a defined geographic area and will support compressor station assets within that area, as well as contribute to system‐wide operational initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work within a high‐performing, multidisciplinary team and to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, field specialists, and commercial operations personnel. This position provides a unique opportunity for hands‐on field engagement, supporting day‐to‐day compressor station operations while developing a strong foundation in safety, operational excellence, and technical execution. The experience is designed to support the growth of well‐rounded engineers who bring practical insight, sound technical fundamentals, and a strong commitment to safe and reliable operations. **What you'll do*** Perform data gathering and engineering analyses to support issue resolution, facility health assessments, root cause investigations, and risk assessments, with appropriate technical oversight as required.* Provide field‐based operational troubleshooting support for new and ongoing issues, including site visits and collaboration with senior reliability specialists and engineers.* Analyze operational and engineering data to identify underperforming assets, systemic issues, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.* Facilitate operational decision-making risk assessments for compression facilities.* Support the development and execution of treatment plans focused on reducing asset‐level and system‐wide risk.* Conduct alternatives analysis and provide technical scoping recommendations, along with operational support for capital and expense projects, to ensure risks and proposed solutions within annual programs are effectively mitigated.* Drive Management of Change (MOC) development and implementation, including contributing to engineering design activities under appropriate technical oversight.* Assist in the development, review, and updating of TC Energy maintenance and operating procedures.**Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution. **Preference to Electrical Engineering background.*** Registered, or eligible to register with, APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing* 5-10 years of progressive relevant engineering experience* Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing work environment* Proven ability to drive short-term and long-term technical solutions to complex and ambiguous problems* Experienced with engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issue and recommend improvements* Ability to recognize and adapt to changing business priorities **Preferred Qualifications*** Broad engineering expertise* Troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with all aspects of facility operation* Failure investigation and root cause determination and interpretation of damage mechanisms* Familiarity with norms and standards related to equipment reliability, safety, and risk management* Time management skills and ability to work independently, including at field locations* Previous maintenance process and system development experience *This position requires candidates to:** Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review* Stay away from home base overnight which will include living in and maintaining company camps or housing (~30% of the time)To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid