Mechanical Technician

TC Energy is seeking a Mechanical Technician in Groundbirch, BC, to troubleshoot, maintain, and operate natural gas compressors and related equipment. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of mechanical experience. The position involves overtime, emergency response duties, and may require travel to other locations.
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 Northeast BC Area is seeking a multiskilled, team orientated Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressors and related auxiliary equipment.
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.

What You'll Do
• Troubleshoot, operate and maintain gas-fired turbine 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
• 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
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines
• 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 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.

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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.
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