EIC Controls Technician

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Big Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in Big Rapids, Michigan, seeks an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to operate and maintain natural gas compression and related equipment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair control systems, turbines, and ancillary gear while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires independence, safety focus and teamwork. Responsibilities include planning work for crews, mentoring junior techs, and supporting compressor station installations, testing and

Qualifications

• Journeyman ticket or two years vocational/technical training with five years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a driver’s abstract.
• Meet operator qualifications and perform technical tasks as required.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the schedule.
• Pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing.
• On-call rotation and emergency support as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform major maintenance, installations and repairs within your trade specialty.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and control systems for optimal performance.
• Plan and coordinate work for contract or maintenance crews.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians.
• Lead installation, testing and commissioning of compressor station equipment.
• Document work, inspections and compliance records.
• Adhere to safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Support environmental, community and safety initiatives.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman ticket

Vocational/technical training (2 years)

Tools

PLC & DCS control systems

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 Great Lakes - Big Rapids Area is currently seeking a skilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our team based in Big Rapids, Michigan.Reporting to the Region 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, devices, and ancillary equipment gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, boilers, fuel gas 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### **What You’ll Do*** Perform major maintenance functions and complex installations and repairs within your trade specialty, demonstrating expert technical skills and judgement.* Troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment and system issues, applying a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.* Exercise independent judgement in selecting work methods and provide recommendations for process and equipment improvements.* Plan and coordinate work for contract or maintenance crews, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards.* Train and mentor less experienced technicians, sharing expertise and fostering skill development within the team.* Lead or support the installation, testing, and commissioning of advanced compressor station equipment and pipeline facilities.* Maintain, calibrate, and repair control system components, safety devices, and instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.* Document all work performed, including maintenance records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.* Ensure strict adherence to company and regulatory safety standards, including hazard identification and use of PPE.* Participate in emergency repairs and support customer/client needs as required.* Support environmental, community, and safety initiatives in alignment with TC Energy’s policies and values.**Minimum Qualifications*** Journeyman ticket in a relevant trade, where applicable, or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution with at least five years of related experience.* Fully qualified and, where required, certified tradesperson.* Ability to meet and maintain company-defined operator qualifications and technical tasks.**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 (up to 15% of work schedule).*Participation in on-call rotation and emergency support as required.***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.