Operations and Maintenance Site 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

Reporting to the Manager Cogeneration and Storage- Power & Energy Solutions, the Operations and Maintenance Site Technician will work jointly with the Site Host in Grand Prairie, AB to support operations and maintenance activities for the Bear Creek Cogeneration Plant.

We are seeking a talented professional who has knowledge and experience in monitoring and supporting routine operation and maintenance of a Cogeneration Facility, as well as planning and executing non-routine maintenance and repairs of Cogeneration Plant equipment (including but not limited to the gas turbine, generator, HRSG,OTSG, feedwater and condensate systems, fuel gas and auxiliaries as well as electrical and control systems). 

What you’ll do

• Monitor and support the Site Host with the routine operation and maintenance of the cogeneration plant
• Review plant daily operating data and reports and identify risks that could impact the approved production and environmental plans
• Engage OEM vendors and third-party contractors to assist in troubleshooting and repair of power plant equipment, as well as be the Site Representative  for the Gas Turbine
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management systems (SAP) to notify corrective maintenance, create work orders and verify completion in accordance with business/work planning processes
• Coordinate and perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plant equipment
• Solicit vendor quotations for replacement parts, materials and contractor services and complete requisitions for manager approval
• Develop annual outage scope of work and support the management of outage execution using a combination of both internal and external resources
• Maintain operational and maintenance records via SAP
• Support annual budgeting process and manage the maintenance budget to plan
• Liaison with engineering and project management teams associated with capital planning and plant improvements
• Support the coordination and scheduling of power plant outages (planned, forced and derates) and testing requirements (i.e., RATA testing, WECC testing, etc.) through the Commercial and Compliance Teams as well as liaison with Safety and Environmental Teams to complete annual reports
• Ensure plant modifications are completed in accordance with management of change process
• Respond to customer/business partner needs in a timely manner and respond to 24-hour call-out or emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant Red Seal trade certification such as Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation (Power Engineering and/or Technologist diploma will also be considered)
• 5 years of related work experience in a power plant, cogeneration plant or process operation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial DCS or PLC experience
• Previous experience with industrial gas turbines and HRSGs
• Ability to supervise Contractors in performing a wide range of maintenance activities
• Demonstrated experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System such as SAP
• Competent with MS Office suite of products and demonstrated ability to attain competency with customized software products

This position requires successful candidate to:

• Have and maintain a valid Driver's License and provide a Driver's Abstract for review
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing
• Be available after normal work hours and weekends, as required
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, outages, meetings or training
• Safety sensitive position

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.