Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Balance of Plant

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!

- Act as TC Energy’s Technical Authority and subject matter expert (SME) for Balance of Plant (BOP) mechanical systems and equipment on compressor station and meter station facility assets.

- BOP systems under the technical authority of this role include: Separation and filtration systems, piping insulation systems, cranes, silencers, heat exchange systems and systems related to LNG assets.

- Act as the document contact for applicable engineering standards including maintaining and improving requirements based on performance, feedback and learning, and advise on variance requests.

- Drive value based efforts on engineering requirements and in support of projects, including improving compressor station design standard for US Gas.

- Maintain understanding of and advise on legal requirements, external codes and standards, and act as TC Energy’s representative on targeted technical code committees and industry associations.

- Establish criteria for and provide technical review of service providers and vendors to meet BOP standards.

- Provide Tier 3 level SME support to Operations Engineering including specialized support for escalated and complex engineering issues, high risk incidents and investigations, and cross system issues and trends.

- Support General Plant Maintenance Capital (GPMC) program development in collaboration with Operations Engineering including SME advisement on asset strategies, risk assessments, alternatives, and optimization.

- Be a conduit for information sharing by communicating best practices, improvement opportunities, new technologies and general information to others in the organization.

- Develop and oversee asset management and maintenance strategies to balance reliability performance, cost and risk for BOP systems.

- Initiate and lead research and development projects to improve equipment design, engineering standards and/or methods.

- Maintain strategic supplier and vendor relationships for asset management strategies, industry understanding, engagement in issues and innovation.

- Support project engineering in design through critical review activities and strategic SME input including participation in critical design reviews where SME depth is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

- University degree in Mechanical Engineering. Professional Engineering license considered an asset.

- Minimum of 15 years of progressive relevant experience.

- In depth of knowledge of applicable industry Codes and Standards related to facilities engineering (e.g. CFR 192, CSA Z662, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8, ASME Section VIII, API pressure equipment standards).

- Technical experience in asset management, risk management, reliability optimization and condition based maintenance.

- Experience in the development and management of engineering standards, specifications and procedures.

- Technical experience in facilities engineering design, design oversight and quality assurance.

- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to be able to partner and work with company stakeholders across North America with different backgrounds and priorities.

- Pragmatic with strong decision making skills and engineering judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with LNG facilities engineering, processes and equipment assets considered an asset.

- Deep engineering expertise in BOP mechanical systems and equipment.

- Experience with research and development, innovation and equipment technology development.

- Experience with modern condition monitoring and predictive analytical methods and their applicability to BOP equipment.

- Demonstrated ability to pick-up and resolve new and emerging engineering problems that have ambiguity including strong personal accountability and self-development.

- Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex issues to different levels of leadership.

- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.

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.

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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.