Multi-Skilled Mechanical Technician

Oil Authority; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy's Great Lakes – Big Rapids Gas Operations is seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Technician to maintain high‑pressure natural gas systems, including reciprocating engines, gas compressors, and related support equipment in Big Rapids, MI.

The role requires a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and 24/7 operations when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators.
• Industrial experience in a plant environment.

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, to include heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings.
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Maintain and repair pipeline
• 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
• Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated right‑of‑way maintenance
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Other tasks as required

Skills

Experience in maintaining and trouble‑

Knowledge of internal combustion and油

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Great Lakes – Big Rapids Gas Operations team is seeking a Multi-Skilled Mechanical Technician, who possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas storage systems, to include reciprocating engine compressors.

This role will support ongoing maintenance and project work to include completion of regulatory compliance & safety related tasks, best practice preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, manage warehouse and project inventory, material shipping and receiving.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

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, to include heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Maintain and repair pipeline
• 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
• Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated right-of-way maintenance
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• 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

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators

• Industrial experience in a plant environment

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
• Potentially work a rotating 12-hour shift (days and evenings) to support 24-hour station operationsfor a minimum of 6 months each year (remainder of the year will consist of 8-hour day shifts on the maintenance crew)
• 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 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 recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.