EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy•Delhi, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our USGO Delhi team is seeking a multi-skilled, team-oriented Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and meter station control systems, measurement equipment, and related facilities. This individual must be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and possess strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. This position is overtime eligible, and extended work hours may occasionally be required without advance notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated work experience in a related industry
Thorough understanding of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and safe work practices
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with controls, measurement systems, and instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, gas and fire detection systems, pressure-regulating equipment, and valve operators
Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Associate degree with coursework in engine maintenance, electricity, electronics, or a related field
Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Bristol control systems
Thorough understanding of test equipment used to maintain control systems
Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
Experience using gas measurement testing equipment
Ability to interpret technical reference documents and engineering drawings
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Medium-voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, and other equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units

Responsibilities

Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations, meter stations, communication systems, and other pipeline-related facilities
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, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
Perform control and monitoring maintenance activities on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
Maintain power systems, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters
Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to identify and correct failures
Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and other electrical components
Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, or necessary repairs while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
Install, start up, maintain, and repair measurement and regulation equipment, including: Meters, Recording gauges, Flow computers, LCEM units, Transmitters, Relief valves, Regulators, Valve actuators, Pneumatic and digital controllers, Filtration devices, Odorizers, Gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
Perform diagnostic testing, calibration, accuracy testing, and equipment replacement using tools such as Hart Communicators and Fluke meters
Prepare and maintain DOT-auditable records for inspections, calibrations, odorant testing, equipment changes, relief valve testing, and gas quality analysis
Maintain technical documentation, including blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, and operating procedures, and serve as a technical resource for facility personnel
Coordinate with field personnel to schedule and route gas flow during maintenance activities and emergency repairs to ensure uninterrupted customer service
Perform pipeline locating activities through the Wisconsin One Call Center and conduct valve maintenance
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, and maintain records within SAP
Carry a company-issued cell phone and participate in a rotating on-call schedule
Perform other duties as assigned