EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy; Town of Weyauwega (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in the United States is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support our Heartland-Badger South gas facilities. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and operate compressor stations, meter stations, and related control systems.

We value self-starters who work with minimal supervision, perform calibration and testing, maintain records, and participate in on-call rotations. This role requires safety discipline and the ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in related industry.
• Knowledge of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and safe work practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations and related facilities.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical/electronic equipment; calibrate as needed.
• Operate control systems and PLCs; perform monitoring and maintenance.
• Maintain records and coordinate with field personnel; participate in on-call rotations.
• Travel to other locations for temporary assignments; work extended hours when needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 Heartland-Badger South 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:
• Meters
• Recording gauges
• Flow computers
• LCEM units
• Transmitters
• Relief valves
• Regulators
• Valve actuators
• Pneumatic and digital controllers
• Filtration devices
• Odorizers
• Gas 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.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and work extended hours or weeks during emergency response situations.
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including occasional overnight stays.
• Work in varying weather conditions, extreme temperatures, and confined or restricted workspaces.

Driving a motor vehicle is an essential function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will conduct a motor vehicle record review for candidates applying to positions where 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.

Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.