EIC Controls Technician

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 North Bay Area Operations Group is currently seeking a skilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our team based in Tarzwell, ON.

Reporting to the North Bay Operations Area Manager, this EIC Controls Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment (including assigned electronic, electrical, pneumatic and/or mechanical control systems, devices, and ancillary equipment gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, boilers, fuel gas compressors, and PLC & DCS control systems) in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will also be required to perform tasks from other disciplines.

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

• Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment, and other facilities relevant to the pipeline system as required
• Conduct routine regular maintenance on gas turbine packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, test, & maintain shutdown devices, fire & gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, relief and Over Pressure Protection devices, control valves, PLC's & control systems
• Install & configure software in control systems
• Perform emergency repairs to meet customer and client needs
• Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energy's Community, Safety and Environment policies and procedures as well as accepted risk standards
• Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low to medium complexity projects with effective work management practices such as time management, work sequencing, and contractor oversight
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, etc.
• Complete job quality assurance documents (JQA's) and work authorization/job safety analysis (JSA's) along with other electronic documentation
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Complete core operational task qualifications required to perform job task
• Supervise and coordinate third party contractors
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to other personnel
• Demonstrate safety leadership
• Collaborate and support our business partners as required
• Respond to emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of third year of trades program, or, two years of technical training from a recognized institution (i.e. Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.)
• 5-7 years experience troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment such as compressors, auxiliary engines, cooling equipment, valves, pumps, fittings, scrubbers, filters, electric motors, etc.
• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have a proven safe driving record and provide documentation of past traffic violations upon request, as well as maintain a valid driver's license.
• Proven excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman certification (Electrical or Instrumentation)
• SAP experience
• Previous experience with high pressure natural gas
• Current with technological advances in the compression field

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract for review
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home (estimated up 15% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

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.

Learn more

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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 careers@tcenergy.com.