Mechanical Technician

TransCanada PipeLines; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in Shelbyville, IN seeks a Skilled Mechanical Technician to join the Heartland Region Team at the Shelbyville Compressor Station. The role focuses on high‑pressure natural gas pipeline systems, reciprocating engine compressors, and related equipment, requiring strong analytical, troubleshooting, and safety-minded performance.

You will troubleshoot, operate, and maintain engines and support equipment, read drawings and P&IDs, and participate in maintenance planning, including preventive

Qualifications

• 3 years of mechanical experience with internal combustion engines.
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas or Military exp).
• Be subject to pre-employment medical screening, to include drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired large-bore reciprocating engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
• Assist in full or partial large bore reciprocating engine/gas compressor overhauls, including heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Perform precision measurement and alignment functions
• Analyze engine performance reports
• Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics (P&ID and electrical)
• Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary
• Operate and maintain valves and operators
• Inspect, repair, and set regulators and relief valves
• Blow down, purge, and pressurize pipelines and/or stations
• Storage field facility operations and maintenance to include valve maintenance, pigging, and other tasks as required
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures
• Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Other tasks as required

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Safety leadership

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 Heartland Region Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to join our Shelbyville Compressor Station Team in Shelbyville, IN. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas systems, to include reciprocating engine compressors. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

The regular work schedule for this position will be: M-F 6:30am - 3:00 pm (OT as required)

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired large-bore reciprocating engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
• Assist in full or partial large bore reciprocating engine/gas compressor overhauls, including heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Perform precision measurement and alignment functions
• Analyze engine performance reports
• Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics (P&ID and electrical)
• Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary
• Operate and maintain valves and operators
• Inspect, repair, and set regulators and relief valves
• Blow down, purge, and pressurize pipelines and/or stations
• Storage field facility operations and maintenance to include valve maintenance, pigging, and other tasks as required
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures
• Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence
• 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
• 3 years of mechanical experience with internal combustion engines
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas or Military exp)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of technical training from a recognized institution may be considered
• 5 years of proven experience troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment of transmission facilities (such as compressors, auxiliary engines, cooling equipment, valves, pumps, fittings, scrubbers, filters, electric motors, tuning, etc.)
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large bore reciprocating engines, and turbines
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, turbines, and standby generators
• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings
• Computerized maintenance management system and SAP experience

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, to include 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, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions

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 recru