Mechanical Technician

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.

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The Opportunity  

Our Mountainview Area Operations Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team at our Edson, Alberta office.  

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas systems, including gas turbines and centrifugal compressors.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.  

The regular work schedule for this position will be:  

• Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off 
• Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday 

What you’ll do 

• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain turbine driven engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, and other auxiliary equipment
• Assist in full or partial engine/gas compressor overhaul
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Perform precision measurement and alignment functions
• Analyze engine performance reports
• Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics
• Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary
• Plan and prepare for outages
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures.  
• Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas)  
• Completion of a Journeyman trades program, or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines, and turbines
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, turbines, and standby generators
• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings 
• Computerized maintenance management system

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
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 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 overnight stays away from home
• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), 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

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

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.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.