EIC Measurement Technician

tcenergy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in Clinton, Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Controls or Measurement Technician to support our measurement and regulation facilities across Pennsylvania. This role requires hands-on ability to install, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations, meter stations, and related control systems.

The successful candidate will troubleshoot diverse equipment, work with PLCs and power controls, and contribute to safety and reliability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations and related facilities.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate measurement and regulation equipment.
• Maintain PLCs, power and control systems.
• Enter data in SAP and maintain documentation.
• Perform hydrostatic tests and safety inspections.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation controls

PLC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in engineering tech

Tools

Allen Bradley

Gas measurement testing equipment

SAP

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 Appalachia Region, Clinton Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Clinton, Pennsylvania to support our measurement and regulation facilities throughout Pennsylvania 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 extend