Compressor Operator

Tc Services

About The Position

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 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. The Opportunity Our USGO Erie Plans Region team is seeking a Pipeline Technician in the Lucas CS to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline, gas measurement, compression, and cathodic protection systems. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated work experience in energy, industrial plant or related industry
Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a TC Energy DOT driver status.
Maintain a safe driving record.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Be available for call-out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes.
Be willing to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, which may involve overnight stays away from home.
Be able to work in adverse weather and temperature conditions, as well as cramped spaces
Meet various physical requirements crucial to the operational effectiveness of the role
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience locating and marking pipeline infrastructure
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
Experience in repairing and remediating pipeline issues
Experience with valve and relief valve operation, inspection, maintenance and repair
Ability to interpret technical reference documents and P&ID drawings
CDL with Hazmat preferred for fluid handling

Responsibilities

Locating and marking underground facilities per 811
Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with private, state and federal landowners, contractors, and customers
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to facility inspections, operation and maintenance of valves and actuators, quick opening closures, filters separators, air Compressors, air dyers, liquid tanks, flares, relief valves fluid removal and gas process and dehydration facilities, cathodic protection systems, and other auxiliary equipment
Perform maintenance activities such as leak repair, hydrate and fluid removal, vegetation management, assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves and pipe, cleaning of fluid removal and process equipment, and maintenance of launchers, receivers, vessels and closures
Responsibilities include but are not limited to excavating loaded natural gas pipelines, assisting with pipe replacements, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), pipe fabrication, pipe recoating, and hydrostatic testing
Atmospheric corrosion inspection and mitigation including surface preparation and coating applications
Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired reciprocating compressors, turbines, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, and various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to achieve system reliability
Plan and coordinate activities acting as operations representative performing all required operations tasks and inspections for maintenance and capital construction projects including but not limited to hot work, energy isolation, gas handling, NORMS and Benzene monitoring, critical lifts, pipeline inspections, monitoring contractor activity, pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) and commissioning activities when required
Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans.
Conduct internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment
Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.)
Monitor system parameters and pressures to assure operations within requirements including MAOP
Planning and leading pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, blowdowns, purging, and pressuring up
Support US Regulatory Compliance and external inspection agencies on integrated and field inspections
Identifying requirements for technical and physical management of change (MOC) and act as MOC originator and / or coordinator
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/BlueWorx, and other task specific programs
Performing all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities
Perform other duties as required at compressor stations, M&R stations and pipeline facilities