Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls 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 USGO Heartland-Badger South is seeking a multiskilled team orientated Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and meter station control systems, measurement equipment, and other related facilities.

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 without advance notice including nights, weekends and holidays.   

What you’ll do

• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations, meter stations, communication systems, and other facilities related to the pipeline system
• Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas and electrically driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Perform Control and Monitoring maintenance activities on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
• Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses and fixtures, using hand and power tools
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and associated components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
• Oversee, direct, and perform tasks related to the installation, start-up, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment, such as: various types of meters, recording gauges, flow computers, LCEM units, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, pneumatic and digital controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
• Perform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various measurement and regulation equipment with test equipment such as a Hart Communicator and Fluke meter
• Compile, prepare, and maintain written records related to DOT auditable inspections, accuracy tests, calibrations, odorant tests, equipment change outs, relief valve tests, and gas quality analysis such as dewpoint levels, specific gravity, and gas samples
• Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals, etc.) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
• Work closely with field personnel to schedule and properly route gas in the event of pipeline right of way maintenance or an emergency repair to maintain delivery to internal and external customers
• Locate pipelines per the Wisconsin One Call center and perform valve maintenance
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Will be required to carry a company provided cell phone and to work a rotating on-call schedule
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a related industry
• 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 work self-guided with minimal supervision
• Experience with controls and measurement systems and instrumentation including but not limited to pressure, temperature, flow, gas and fire detection, pressure regulating equipment and valve operators
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree to include courses in engine maintenance or electricity/electronics
• Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Bristol controls
• Thorough understanding of the test equipment used to maintain control systems
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
• Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment 
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents
• Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision
• Medium voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, frequency drives, transformers, and other medium voltage equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units

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 a rotational on call 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 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

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 [email protected] 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.