Multi-Skilled Tech (Controls)

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy in Oregon is seeking a Multi-Skilled Technician (Controls) to support the operation and maintenance of compressor stations and pipeline facilities. You will apply strong electrical, electronic, instrumentation and control skills to troubleshoot and improve systems while working with minimal supervision.

The role involves installing, testing, and repairing controls and instrumentation, entering work orders in SAP, and participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a two-year college electrical degree or equivalent electrical experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, or controls.
• Relevant oil and gas experience or industrial experience in a plant environment.
• Competency in rigging, interpreting technical reference documents, and the use of precision measuring tools.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Pass pre-employment medical screening, including drug/alcohol testing.
• Must carry a cell phone and work a rotating on-call schedule.
• Willingness to work extended days/weeks for emergencies and travel to other locations as needed.
• Background screening required; TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment and related facilities.
• Maintain gas turbine packages, gas compressors, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Service mechanical measurement or control equipment such as meters, regulators, and valves.
• Manage power/electrical process controls, PLCs, electric generation, and related systems.
• Administrative, clerical, and warehousing activities; enter data in SAP.
• Complete work orders and support on-call requirements.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Electronics

Instrumentation

Controls

Driver's license

On-call schedule

Education

Two-year college electrical degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PLCs

Precision measuring tools

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 Pacific Mountain Region - Redmond Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Oregon to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout Redmond and the surrounding area. We are seeking a Multi‑Skilled Technician (Controls) who has a high level of competency in the operations and maintenance of electronic and/or electrical equipment and an intermediate level of competency in mechanical skills. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills. This position is represented by the IBEW Local Union 77 and filling of this position is subject to the terms and conditions of the governing collective agreement.

What you’ll do

• Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment, pipeline facilities, metering and regulating equipment, communication systems, and other facilities related to the pipeline system
• Perform routine and major maintenance on gas turbine packages, gas compressor units, and associated auxiliary equipment
• Perform service and repair to mechanical measurement or control equipment such as meters, regulators, and valves
• Responsible for power/electrical process controls (including hazardous area equipment), programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), electric generation equipment, and microwave multiplex equipment
• Administrative, clerical, and warehousing activities
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a two‑year college electrical degree or equivalent electrical experience
• Knowledge of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, or controls
• Relevant oil and gas experience or industrial experience in a plant environment
• Competency in rigging, interpreting technical reference documents, and the use of precision measuring tools
• 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
• Carry a cell phone and work a rotating on‑call schedule
• Work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes
• Occasionally 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, and cramped conditions
• Climb and work on the upper part of compressor buildings (both inside and out)
• 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
• 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
• 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

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.