Mechanical Technician

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the Canada Gas Operations team, supporting the Mt. Bracey Compressor Station. You will operate and maintain gas compression equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead inspections, coordinate contractors, and document work orders and JSA/JQA processes while collaborating with business partners across North America.

Qualifications

• Journeyman millwright accreditation or 2 years technical training may be considered.
• 5 years of proven experience troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical elements of transmission facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and inspections on generators, turbines, and compressors.
• Complete JQA and JSA documentation and enter data in SAP.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems using reference manuals and documents.
• Supervise and coordinate third party contractors; provide coaching and training.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Journeyman millwright accreditation

Tools

SAP

Measuring equipment

PLC

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

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our Canada Gas Operations team, primarily supporting the Mt. Bracey Compressor Station. Reporting to the Area Manager, the Mechanical Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment in a manner that meets operational needs, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and communication skills.

What you’ll do

• Perform mechanical maintenance and inspections on natural gas generators, aero derivative/industrial gas turbines and centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
• Perform bore scope inspections on auxiliary power units (APU’s), pumps, air compressors, and other associated equipment used in natural gas compression
• Participate in mechanical inspections, overhauls, and preventative maintenance in the Region
• Complete job quality assurance documents (JQA’s) and work authorization/job safety analysis (JSA’s) along with other electronic documentation
• Troubleshoot equipment problems utilizing technical reference manuals and documents
• Supervise and coordinate third party contractors
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to other personnel
• Demonstrate safety leadership
• Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low to medium complexity projects with effective work management practices such as time management, work sequencing, and contractor oversight
• Collaborate and support our business partners as required
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman millwright, heavy-duty mechanic, or machinist accreditation(2 years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution may be considered)
• 5 years of proven experience troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical elements of the transmission facilities, such as compressors (turbine or reciprocating) and auxiliary engines, cooling equipment, valves, pumps, fittings, scrubbers, filters, electric motors, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading plans
• Competence in the use of measuring equipment for the maintenance of mechanical systems
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines or turbines
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
• Basic knowledge of PLC’s and industrial controls
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skillsComputerized maintenance management system and SAP experience

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract (record) 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 will be required
• This position involves overnight stays away from home base
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes as well as carry a cell phone and work a rotating on-call schedule
• Be subject to working conditions which include isolated locations, adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions

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.

TCEnergy 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. 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.

Our business is based on the connections we make. By partnering with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we unlock opportunity today and for generations to come.

Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.