EIC Controls Technician

Tcenergy; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in the United States is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician for our USGO Delhi team to troubleshoot, operate, and maintain natural gas compressor and meter stations and related facilities. You will install, test, repair, and maintain motors, instruments, and control systems, calibrate equipment, and ensure safety and compliance.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential; flexibility for extended hours and on-call duties is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a related industry.
• Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with controls, measurement systems, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations and meter stations.
• Maintain power systems, PLCs, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Coordinate with field personnel during maintenance and repairs.
• Prepare and maintain DOT-auditable records for inspections and testing.
• Enter data into SAP and manage work orders.
• Operate and calibrate measurement and regulation equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Bristol control systems

Hart Communicators

Fluke meters

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 USGO Delhi team is seeking a multi-skilled, team-oriented Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and meter station control systems, measurement equipment, and related facilities.

This individual must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and possess strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. This position is overtime eligible, and extended work hours may occasionally be required without advance notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Do

• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations, meter stations, communication systems, and other pipeline-related facilities
• Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas and electrically driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Perform control and monitoring maintenance activities on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
• Maintain power systems, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify and correct failures
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and other electrical components
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, or necessary repairs while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
• Install, start up, maintain, and repair measurement and regulation equipment, including: MetersRecording gaugesFlow computersLCEM unitsTransmittersRelief valvesRegulatorsValve actuatorsPneumatic and digital controllersFiltration devicesOdorizersGas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
• Perform diagnostic testing, calibration, accuracy testing, and equipment replacement using tools such as Hart Communicators and Fluke meters
• Prepare and maintain DOT-auditable records for inspections, calibrations, odorant testing, equipment changes, relief valve testing, and gas quality analysis
• Maintain technical documentation, including blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, and operating procedures, and serve as a technical resource for facility personnel
• Coordinate with field personnel to schedule and route gas flow during maintenance activities and emergency repairs to ensure uninterrupted customer service
• Perform pipeline locating activities through the Wisconsin One Call Center and conduct valve maintenance
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, and maintain records within SAP
• Carry a company-issued cell phone and participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a related industry
• Thorough understanding of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and safe work practices
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with controls, measurement systems, and instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, gas and fire detection systems, pressure-regulating equipment, and valve operators
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree with coursework in engine maintenance, electricity, electronics, or a related field
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Bristol control systems
• Thorough understanding of test equipment used to maintain control systems
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
• Experience using gas measurement testing equipment
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents and engineering drawings
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Medium-voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, and other equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units

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