EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy Corp.; Sulphur Springs (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technician to support our Sulphur Springs and Portland areas in Indiana. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas measurement equipment and compressor station controls while following safety, compliance, and on-call requirements.

You will work with field personnel to route gas during outages, perform calibration and tests on various regulators and meters, and document verification and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a related industry.
• Knowledge of SWA and safe work practices.
• LOTO procedures knowledge.
• Basic engine mechanics knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor station, meter station, communication systems, and related facilities.
• Oversee start up and repair of measurement and regulation equipment (meters, gauges, flow computers, LCEM units, transmitters, regulators).
• Maintain and service natural gas driven compressor units and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Assemble and install instrumentation wiring and fixtures; use hand and power tools.
• Diagnose failures and locate causes using test equipment and instruments.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards and compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems with ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes.
• Complete DOT inspections, calibrations, odorant tests, and gas quality analyses.
• Enter data into SAP and manage work orders with field teams.
• Support emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance across Indiana facilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Basic engine mechanics

Microsoft Outlook/Excel/Word

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in engine maintenance or electronics

Tools

SAP

Allen Bradley controls

Bristol controls

PLC programming

Gas measurement equipment

Job description

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.

Join us. Connect to what matters.

The Opportunity

Our USGO Heartland Region, Sulphur Springs Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Portland, Indiana to support our electrical controls and instrumentation at our facilities throughout Indiana and the surrounding area.

We are seeking an experienced and/or multiskilled Electrical and Instrumentation Controls or Measurement Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas measurement equipment, compressor station control systems, and other related facilities.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

What You’ll Do

• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor station, meter station, communication systems. and other facilities related to the pipeline system
• Oversee, direct, and perform tasks related to the installation, start up, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment, such as: various types of meters, recording gauges, flow computers, LCEM units, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, pneumatic and digital controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
• Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, and fixtures, using hand and power tools
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair, ensuring compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
• Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
• Perform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various measurement and regulation equipment
• Compile, prepare, and maintain written records related to DOT auditable inspections, accuracy tests, calibrations, odorant tests, equipment change outs, relief valve tests, and gas quality analysis such as dewpoint levels, specific gravity, and gas samples
• Work closely with field personnel to schedule and properly route gas in the event of pipeline right of way maintenance or an emergency repair to maintain delivery to internal and external customers
• Locate pipelines per One Call and perform valve maintenance
• Perform and witness hydrostatic tests that assure material integrity for operation and installation of facilities
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a related industry
• Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices
• Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures
• Basic knowledge of engine mechanics
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree to include courses in engine maintenance or electricity/electronics
• Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Bristol controls
• Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment
• Thorough understanding of the test equipment used to maintain control systems
• Experience with PLC’s, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents

This position requires candidates to

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures and cramped conditions

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. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.