EIC Compression Technician

tcenergy; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician for the Glacier Valley Area in Cranbrook, BC. You will operate and maintain gas compression and related equipment, conduct testing and preventive maintenance on control systems, and collaborate with a high-performance team to ensure safety and reliability on pipelines.

The role requires a Journeyman Red Seal Electrician with 5 years of industry experience, and offers relocation support to join our North American

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5 years of related industry experience.
• Journeyman Red Seal Electrician certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment.
• Install, test, repair, and maintain compressor station equipment.
• Lead and train other personnel; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Red Seal Electrician certification

Tools

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 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 NGTL South Natural Gas Operations Group is currently seeking a skilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our Glacier Valley Area team out of the Cranbrook, BC office.

Reporting to the Glacier Valley Area Manager, this EIC Controls Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment (including assigned electronic, electrical, pneumatic and/or mechanical control systems, instrumentation, and process equipment like control valves, gas generators, power turbines, compressors and PLC & DCS 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 (eg. pipeline and measurement).

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; Friday off


• Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday

What You'll Do

• Work on a team of high-performance EIC, mechanical and pipeline technicians to move gas on large-diameter pipelines


• Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment, and other facilities relevant to the pipeline system as required


• Conduct routine maintenance on gas turbine packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment


• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain shutdown devices, fire and gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, relief and Over Pressure Protection devices, control valves, PLC's and control systems


• Install and 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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• 5 years of related Industry experience


• Journeyman Red Seal Electrician certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Red Seal Electrician certification and Journeyman Instrumentation certification


• 10 years of years of related Industry experience


• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and SAP experience


• Previous experience with high pressure natural gas


• Previous experience with gas generators, power turbines and compressors


• Previous PLC experience


• Current with technological advances in the compression field


• Proven excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

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 15% of work schedule)


• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required


• 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 enco