Mechanical Technician

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 Canada Gas Operations Grande Prairie Area is seeking a multiskilled, team orientated Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressors and related auxiliary equipment. The successful candidate will reside in the Grande Prairie area.

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 including nights, weekends and holidays.

The regular work schedule for this position will be:

Week 1 – Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday

Week 2 – Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off

What You'll Do

- Troubleshoot, operate and maintain gas-fired turbine engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment

- Operate compressor engines and support equipment

- Operate and maintain valves and operators

- Inspect, repair and set regulators and relief valves

- Blow down, purge and pressurize pipelines and/or stations

- 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

- Manage contractors and vendors while on-site

- Assist in planning of work and participate as necessary in safety and/or team meetings and discussions

- Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 2+ years mechanical experience with internal combustion engines

- Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices

- Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures

- Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software

- Ability to understand piping drawings

- Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

- Journeyperson with one of the following: Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright, Gas Turbine Technician

- Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines

- Experience maintaining reciprocal compressors

- Relevant oil and gas industry experience

- Ability to interpret technical reference documents

- Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision

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 weather, heavy lifting 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 complementary businesses of natural gas 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

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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.