EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy•Cottage Grove, TN

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 American Gulf Region, Celestine Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and presence in Tennessee to support our Natural Gas compression, measurement and regulation facilities. We are seeking an experienced, multiskilled Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station control systems, measurement equipment, and other related facilities. As an integral contributor to the team, you may be asked to contribute to a variety of Electrical, Mechanical, Pipeline, or other Operational tasks required to successfully manage and maintain operational efficiency. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous 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
Basic knowledge of engine mechanics
Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
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 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 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.
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

Associates 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 PLC’s, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators
Ability to interpret technical reference documents
Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment

Responsibilities

Work within a dedicated team to efficiently prioritize and manage required work tasks, including regulatory driven activities with critical timelines
Readily collaborate with peers for maximum team contribution and results
Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, diagnose, scope, plan, repair, and support where needed, a variety of electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment required to operate a mainline Natural Gas Compressor station, pipeline, and supporting facilities
Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor station, meter station, communication systems and other facilities related to the pipeline system
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, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, pneumatic and digital controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)
Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation 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
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair, ensuring compliance with codes
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
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
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 One Call & Project requirements, assist in gas handling activities, and perform valve maintenance
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
Other tasks as required