Mechanical Technician
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Job Description
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 USGO/American Gulf Region/ Celestine Area Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to meet the needs of our growing business and join our Cottage Grove Compressor Station Team in Cottage Grove Tennessee.
The successful candidate will work on a team responsible for safe operation and maintenance of a high pressure natural gas pipeline system Reciprocating engine driven compressor station gas measurement facilities and other related facilities. This position is overtime eligible and extended work hours including nights and weekends may be required on occasion without advance notice. Must be a self-starter working in a small team environment capable of working with minimal direct supervision who possesses excellent problem solving communication and decision-making skills. The individual must be able to exercise judgement in selecting efficient work methods troubleshoot complex problems and provide meaningful recommendations to improve standard practices.
The role applies skills and aptitude to work independently on maintenance and repair work for natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment with the capability to provide direction to junior peers.
The regular work schedule for this position will be:
M-F 7:00am 3:30 pm (OT as required)
What youll do
- Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence.
- Actively participates in a small Team environment acquiring and applying required qualifications and assisting in planning problem solving prioritization and decision making processes.
- Troubleshoot operate and maintain gas-fired reciprocating engines gas compressors standby generator engines centrifugal and diaphragm pumps oil coolers air compressors large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes large diameter valves and operators and other auxiliary equipment.
- Assist in full or partial large-bore reciprocating engine/gas compressor overhauls.
- 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.
- Performing line locates on company pipelines and/or utilities corrosion control/prevention activities line patrols and associated ROW maintenance all within Company Operating Procedures;
- Inspections operation and minor repairs on portable work equipment and mobile work equipment;
- Safely operate & maintain Company vehicles and other portable/mobile work equipment including safety inspections and minor maintenance;
- Properly use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Read and interpret drawings and schematics.
- Perform other tasks as defined by the Team maintain required records and maintain general housekeeping & appearance of assigned Team facilities;
- Utilize computers and e-mail for internal and external communication record keeping on-line reporting material and supply ordering and filing of various forms (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook. SAP Management System experience preferred).
- Perform precision measurement and alignment functions.
- Analyze engine performance reports.
- Read interpret and update drawings and schematics
- Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary.
- Operate and maintain valves and operators.
- Inspect repair and set regulators and relief valves.
- Blow down purge and pressurize pipelines and/or stations.
- Complete work orders enter data into job plans create new work orders etc. in SAP.
- Make meaningful impacts to the team by providing expert knowledge to improve standard work practices
- Other tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy Natural Gas or Military exp)
- 5 years of relevant work experience
- Effective written & verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment that includes shared responsibilities establishing and maintaining good working relationships with others to support team and company objectives and willingness to assist in all areas i.e. Controls pipeline or measurement as required by team;
- Candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency individual responsibility and effectively execute tasks in a dynamic environment;
Preferred Qualifications
- Journeyman ticket or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution
- Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large bore reciprocating engines.
- 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 and SAP experience.
- Working knowledge of various pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of Pipeline operations and processes including excavations heavy equipment .
This Position Requires Candidates To:
- Have and maintain a valid drivers 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 some overnight stays away from home.
- Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures heavy lifting (50 pounds) and cramped conditions.
- All employees subject to random drug testing throughout term of employment.
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.
* 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
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
