TC Energy

EIC Controls & Measurement Technician

LocationHouma, LA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!


The Opportunity

Our USGO Acadiana Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business, and we are expanding our presence to support our measurement and regulation facilities along with compressor station Electrical and controls support within the footprint.

We are seeking an experienced and/or multiskilled Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Controls and Measurement Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas measurement equipment, compressor station control systems, and other related facilities.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.


What You’ll Do

Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor station, meter station, communication systems. and other facilities related to the pipeline system
Oversee, direct, and perform tasks related to the installation, start up, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment, such as: various types of meters, recording gauges, flow computers, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, pneumatic and digital controllers, filtration devices, and gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters
Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, and fixtures, using hand and power tools
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair, ensuring compliance with codes
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
Perform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various measurement and regulation equipment
Compile, prepare, and maintain written records related to DOT auditable inspections, accuracy tests, calibrations, equipment change outs, relief valve tests, and gas quality analysis such as dewpoint levels, specific gravity, and gas samples
Work closely with station operational personnel to properly route gas within the compressor station, start and stop compressor units and execute mode changes within the compressor station yard.
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
Previous 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) procedures
Basic knowledge of engine mechanics
Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software


Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree to include courses in engine maintenance or electricity/electronics
Experience with Allen Bradley controls
Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment
Thorough understanding of the test equipment used to maintain control systems
Experience with PLCs, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators
Ability to interpret technical reference documents


This position requires candidates to

Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including 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
Periodically cover compressor station operations as needed with potential for periodic nights weekends and holidays as needed
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 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

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.


TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.


Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.

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