EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy; Edson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy infrastructure company as an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Technician. In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and troubleshooting advanced control systems and equipment related to natural gas operations. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will engage in hands-on installations, repairs, and maintenance while collaborating with a dedicated team. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to cleaner energy solutions. If you are passionate about technology and safety, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience in electrical instrumentation and controls.
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills in control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain compressor station equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain gas turbine packages and control systems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems

Control Systems

Safety Compliance

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Instrumentation & Controls Certification

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

SAP

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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our Canada Gas Operations team based in Edson, AB, Whitecourt, AB, or Fox Creek, AB. Controls Technicians repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform other planned maintenance and corrective tasks on assigned electronic, electrical, pneumatic and/or mechanical control systems, devices, and ancillary equipment.

Reporting to the Area Manager (Mountainview Area), the EIC Controls Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment (including but not limited to industrial gas turbines, generators, boilers, fuel gas compressors, and PLC control systems) in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will also be required to perform tasks from other disciplines.

This position is eligible for Overtime, and the regular work schedule will be:
Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off
Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday

What you’ll do

• Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment, and other facilities relevant to the pipeline system as required
• Conduct routine regular maintenance on gas turbine packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, test, & maintain shutdown devices, fire & gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, relief and Over Pressure Protection devices, control valves, PLC’s & control systems
• Install & configure software in control systems
• Perform emergency repairs to meet customer and client needs
• Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energy's Community, Safety and Environment policies and procedures as well as accepted risk standards
• Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low/medium complexity projects including the coordination and monitoring of contractor work activities or third-party active control
• Complete all administrative functions related to position and duties
• Maintain core operational task qualifications
• Provide coaching, mentoring and training to other personnel
• Perform Pre-Start Safety Reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician or Instrumentation & Controls certification
• 5 years of related Industry experience
• Proven excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and SAP experience
• Previous experience with high pressure natural gas
• Current with technological advances in the compression field

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract for review
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home (estimated up 25% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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