Maintenance Mechanic - USW 628

TransCanada PipeLines; Mathias (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is expanding its Lost River Area Operations in West Virginia and seeks a skilled maintenance mechanic to monitor, operate and maintain a natural gas processing plant and related equipment. The role requires teamwork, troubleshooting ability and readiness for emergency call-outs.

You will perform preventive maintenance, operate rotating equipment, manage fluid systems, and document work per company policy. A valid driver's license and pre-employment screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan work and act as a lead person in maintenance of natural gas processing plant equipment.
• Use hand tools and precision measuring tools to perform maintenance tasks.
• Monitor, operate and maintain fluid separation, containment and processing equipment.
• Perform inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance on rotating equipment (gas and air compressors, pumps).
• Enter data in SAP, process work requests and manage parts procurement.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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 Lost River Area Operations team is evolving to meet the needs of our business and we are expanding our presence in West Virginia to maintain our natural gas processing plant, pipeline and associated auxiliary equipment.

We are seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to monitor, operate and maintain the processing plant and associated equipment, while also managing fluid levels. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working in a team environment, who possesses strong mechanical, troubleshooting and decision‑making skills.

This position is represented by United Steelworkers Local 628 and is subject to the terms and conditions of the governing collective bargaining agreement.

What you’ll do

• Schedule, plan work and act as a "lead person" engaged in the maintenance and repair of natural gas processing plant equipment
• Use various hand tools such as wrenches, pipe cutters, dies, electric hand tools, feeler gauges, micrometers, torque wrenches, etc.
• Maintenance tasks including, but not limited to compression, pressure relief valves, pipeline pigging operations, liquids handling, refrigeration system, leak repair, coatings, corrosion testing and control, equipment monitoring, inspection, maintenance and repairs, general housekeeping and maintenance of grounds/building
• Monitor, operate and maintain fluid separation, containment and processing equipment
• Atmospheric Corrosion Inspections, to include follow‑up work
• Perform work on rotating equipment including, gas compressors, air compressors, fans and pumps
• Operate and maintain gas and natural gas liquids processing equipment including separation and containment, dehydration, stabilization, heat exchangers, dew point gas processing units, JT gas processing units, expander/compressor, process heaters and other process equipment
• Use a PC and/or hand‑held device to complete work orders, enter data into job plans, creates new work orders, parts procurement, etc. in SAP
• Analyze tolerance and compliance reports, process work requests for required follow‑up work and plan for completion
• Document work in accordance with company policy, to include completion of written forms, records, logs, schedules, etc.
• General housekeeping of office areas, engine rooms, stock areas, etc. to include cleaning floors, clean‑up of spills, removing trash, organizing and maintaining tool and parts, minor building repairs, painting, mowing, trimming, etc.
• Interact with producers, vendors, contractors, customers, landowners, regulatory agencies, gas control and monitoring center
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be required to act as a team leader
• Other tasks as required

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant industry experience

Preferred qualifications

• One to two years of technical training or experience in the operation of natural gas pipeline systems
• Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Industrial experience in a plant environment

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and 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 extended workdays and/or workweeks 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, heavy lifting (50 pounds), 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