Mechanical Technician

tcenergy; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a multiskilled Mechanical Technician for the USGO Heartland - Rock River Valley Area. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating a natural gas compressor station and related equipment, with duties ranging from preventive maintenance to coordinating with gas control.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem solving, communication, and decision making, and is able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and related software.
• Experience operating/maintaining gas engines, compressors and automatic control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, overhaul and repair of compressor station equipment.
• Work from blueprints and construction drawings.
• Inspect for gas leaks and maintain safety equipment.
• Troubleshoot automatic control systems (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Coordinate with gas control regarding scheduling of maintenance.
• Manage contractors and vendors on-site.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance

Reading blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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 Heartland- Rock River Valley Area is seeking a multiskilled team orientated Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and related auxiliary equipment.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills. This position is overtime eligible and extended work hours may be required on occasion without advance notice including nights, weekends and holidays.

What you’ll do

• Perform maintenance, overhaul and repair of compressor station equipment by performing such duties as: dismantling compressor station equipment, cleaning parts, inspecting vital parts for wear, repairing and/or replacing worn engine parts, fitting, realigning and assembling equipment, starting up, checking and adjusting equipment for proper operation (setting ignition, timing, injection valve clearance, etc.)
• Compile or furnish information for miscellaneous reports and forms
• Work from blueprints and construction drawings
• Inspect for gas leaks and assist in maintaining safety equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and overhaul of engines using micrometers, dial indicators, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Troubleshoot automatic control systems (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic), locating defective parts and correcting trouble
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the entire facility in order to operate, repair, train, and develop others.
• Manage contractors and vendors while on-site
• Adhere to environmental policies by collecting samples
• Assist in the compilation of shipping manifests
• Assist in planning of work and participate as necessary in safety and/or team meetings and discussions
• Coordinate with gas control regarding the scheduling of maintenance to ensure operation of facility is at peak at all times
• Perform valve and operator maintenance
• Test overpressure protection devices and unit controls in accordance with recommended guidelines
• Order/reorder necessary parts and supplies
• Test and inspect lubricating systems
• Execute all planned preventative maintenance on prime movers or other equipment such as web deflections, bump checks, crank shaft alignments, etc.
• Inspect, maintain, and fix station auxiliary equipment (air compressors, air dryers, generator, boiler)
• Compile station operating budget and various annual operating reports
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP and complete the required forms
• Perform LOTO on equipment
• Complete Job Safety Analysis for tasks
• Line locating and excavation monitoring as necessary
• Will be required to carry a company provided cell phone and to work a rotating on-call schedule
• Other tasks as required

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 and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedure
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
• Working knowledge of operations and maintenance of gas engines, compressors, automatic control equipment, and other auxiliary equipment operated by internal combustion engines
• Ability to understand piping operating drawings
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience
• Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
• Industrial experience in a plant environment
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents
• Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision
• Medium voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, frequency drives, transformers, and other medium voltage equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units

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 on a rotational schedule 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 w