Mechanical Technician

Tcenergy; Rapid River (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Mechanic/Operator to support safe operation and maintenance of natural gas facilities in the Gaylord area. The role requires experience in mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls, with the ability to troubleshoot and contribute to asset reliability.

Candidates should reside within 30 miles or 45 minutes of the reporting location to meet emergency response requirements. Placement may vary by skill level within the technician ladder.

Qualifications

• Versatile, hands-on candidate with mechanical and/or electrical, instrumentation and controls (EIC) experience.
• Capable of troubleshooting complex issues and contributing to asset reliability.
• Willingness to operate within a multi-skilled technician career ladder.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain power and process control systems.
• Perform routine and major mechanical maintenance on units and associated equipment.
• Maintain PLC, valves, transmitters, sensors, and related electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret diagrams, P&IDs, and drawings to install and troubleshoot equipment.
• Plan and lead pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, and monitor safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Instrumentation & controls

Tools

SAP/BlueWorx

Hart Communicator

Fluke meter

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 Great Lakes Area team is seeking a Mechanic / Operator (or multi-skilled EIC/Mechanical Technician) to support the safe operation and maintenance of our natural gas facilities in the Gaylord area.

We are looking for a versatile, hands-on individual with experience in mechanical and/or electrical, instrumentation, and controls (EIC) systems. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the reliability of our assets.

Depending on qualifications, candidates may be considered at the appropriate level within the technician career ladder.

The successful candidate must reside within 30 miles or 45 minutes of the reporting location to comply with emergency response requirements. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, they may be offered a position at the appropriate skill level and/or career ladder.

What you'll do

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, test, repair, operate, and maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, meters and regulators, shut down devices, auxiliary systems, relief and over pressure protection devices, control systems, AC and DC electrical systems, medium to high voltage motor control centers, flame and gas detection systems, and ignition systems
• Perform routine and major mechanical maintenance on units and associated equipment, ensuring reliability and safe operation
• Install, commission, troubleshoot, test, repair, operate, and maintain electric and natural gas driven engines, reciprocating and turbine gas compressors, standby generators, pumps, low pressure and steam boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, cooler fans, valves and operators, line heaters, reboilers, flares, regulating equipment, communication systems and other associated electrical equipment used in natural gas compression
• Maintain PLCs, pneumatic and electronic control valves, transmitters, switches, regulators, gas quality devices, gas line heaters, chart recorders, gas measurement equipment, and odorizers
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, fixtures, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment using hand and power tools
• Perform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various equipment and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, speed, and vibration), gages, transmitters and controllers with test equipment such as a Hart Communicator, TREX and Fluke meter
• Conduct preventative maintenance on gas turbine and reciprocating compressor units, both natural gas and electric driven and associated auxiliary equipment including HVAC
• Operate compression facilities and auxiliary equipment
• Monitor high voltage MCC's
• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment such as actuators, valves, stem seals and other components
• Installs and maintains conduit and wiring, network cables, fiber optics, tubing, and solenoid valves, transmitters, switches, and similar devices needed to power, sequence, control, and protect electrical and mechanical equipment and systems
• Inspects, tests, and repairs generators and their control circuits, motor control centers, AC and DC power systems, transformers, transfer switches, and other equipment and devices associated with power generation and/or distribution
• Correctly interprets and applies the National Electric Code; sizes wire, conduit, motor overloads, breakers, and similar devices
• Reads, interprets, and updates single line diagrams, flow schematics, circuit diagrams, P&IDs, instruction manuals, station maps, and other written materials to install and trouble shoot equipment and systems
• Locate and mark underground facilities per 811
• Plan and lead pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, blowdowns, purging and pressuring up
• Monitor contractor activity on-site
• Support US Regulatory Compliance and external inspection agencies on integrated and field inspections
• Identify requirements for technical and physical management of change (MOC) and act as MOC originator and/or coordinator
• Complete work orders, entering data, create new work orders in SAP/BlueWorx, and other task specific software programs
• Compile prepare and maintain records related to DOT audits, accuracy test, calibrations, equipment changes, relief valves test and gas analysis
• Plan and coordinate activities acting as operations representative performing all required operations tasks and inspections for maintenance and capital construction