EIC Controls Technician

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy's Echo Valley Area is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to operate and maintain natural gas compression and related systems at multiple sites in Saskatchewan. This field role emphasizes safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

You will diagnose issues, calibrate equipment, support outages and projects, and coordinate with contractors while staying within four pillars of Safety, People, Operational Performance and Financial Stewardship.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson, Red Seal or equivalent in Electrical/Instrumentation.
• Experience with industrial electrical, instrumentation, automation and control systems.
• Able to work in field environment and meet qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and maintain compression and related systems.
• Install, commission, maintain and repair station equipment and custody transfer assets.
• Troubleshoot shutdowns, fire and gas, HVAC, UPS and control systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate corrective actions safely.
• Coordinate contractors and support outages/projects; document work.

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Controls

PLCs

VFDs

Fire and gas

Safety procedures

SAP

CMMS

Education

Journeyperson Red Seal

Electrical trade cert

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

## EIC Controls TechnicianApplylocations: Richardson, Saskatchewan: Rapid City Compressor Station: Grenfell, Saskatchewan: Moosomin, Saskatchewan: Caron, Saskatchewantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-10622Determined, 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 Echo Valley Area team is seeking a skilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our operations team. Reporting to the Area Manager, the EIC Controls Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, including electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems, devices, measurement, and ancillary equipment, in a manner that supports safe, reliable operations and complies with company and regulatory requirements. The role also requires supporting work across disciplines as needed.The successful candidate will be selected based on qualifications and operational fit, with home-base location determined from the listed eligible sites.This is a fully qualified field role suited to a safety-focused, self-motivated, resourceful, and competent technician with strong troubleshooting ability, sound judgment, and demonstrated experience supporting station operations, maintenance, reliability, and emergency response.The role supports a diverse asset base that includes aero-derivative and VFD electric-driven compressors up to 40,000 HP, as well as custody transfer measurement stations across the Echo Valley Area. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a manner that reflects TC Energy’s Four Pillars: Safety, People, Operational Performance, and Financial Stewardship, while demonstrating a commitment to continual learning and the ability to adapt to and champion change.*\\*The regular work schedule for this position will be:** Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours / day; Friday is an 8 hour / day* Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours / day; Friday is a Regular Day Off (RDO)*\\*The position will be based out of either Regina, or Moose Jaw, SK.***What You’ll Do*** Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, calibrate, and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, including electronic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and control systems, including aero-derivative and VFD electric-driven compressor units up to 40,000 HP.* Perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair work on compressor station equipment, custody transfer measurement assets, and related pipeline facilities.* Troubleshoot, test, and maintain shutdown devices, fire and gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, UPS devices, relief and over pressure protection devices, control valves, PLCs, and control systems.* Independently diagnose equipment and control system issues, identify corrective actions, and execute maintenance work safely and effectively.* Coordinate and monitor contractors or subcontractors as required and support outage, project, and turnaround activities across the area.* Complete administrative functions and accurately use company systems and digital tools for communication, work management, reporting, and maintenance documentation.* Observe and follow company and regulatory safety standards at all times, including issuing work authorizations and permits, completing hazard reviews, leading tailgates and other safety or work-related meetings, and ensuring compliance with Community, Safety, and Environment requirements.* Maintain operator qualifications and technical task certifications, provide technical guidance when required, and participate in emergency repairs and operational support as needed.**Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma or GED required.* 4 or more years of related work experience**Preferred Qualifications*** Journeyperson, Red Seal, or equivalent recognized trade certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or a closely related discipline.* Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems in a field environment.* Ability to meet and maintain company-defined qualifications and technical tasks.* Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in support of safe, reliable station operations.* Experience supporting natural gas compression, custody transfer measurement, or pipeline facilities.* Qualified Electrical Worker Certification* Strong working knowledge of PLCs, shutdown systems, fire and gas systems, control valves, instrumentation, rotating equipment support systems, and electric-driven compression systems including VFD applications.* Experience using SAP, computerized maintenance management systems, and digital tools for reporting, work management, and documentation.* Demonstrated ability to coordinate contractors, prioritize work, and support outage or project execution.* Experience issuing work authorizations and permits, completing hazard reviews, and leading tailgates and other field or safety meetings in support of safe work execution.* Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines in a geographically dispersed area and consistently demonstrate the values of Safety, People, Operational Performance, and Financial Stewardship.* Demonstrated commitment to continual learning, ongoing development, and the ability to adapt to and champion change in support of operational improvement.*This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity as well as the ability to:** Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds* Exert up to 100 pounds of physical energy* Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time* Twist head and back for extended periods of time* Work in areas classified as confined space* Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms* Ascend and descend slopes and ditches* Work with hands above head* Work lying on back* Work in adverse weather and/or varying temperature conditions* Work with approved respiratory protection*Additional Requirements** Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a driver’s abstract.* Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.* Willingness to travel for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including occasional overnight stays away from home.* Participation in on-call rotation, overtime, and 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 encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] 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.