EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy•Big Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an experienced Electrical, Instrumentation, & Controls Technician to join their USGO Great Lakes Area team in Big Rapids, Michigan. This role will support the company's growing measurement and regulation facilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, and possess excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. The position involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas measurement equipment, compressor station control systems, and other related facilities.

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
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes
Ability to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
Subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures and cramped conditions
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree to include courses in engine maintenance or electricity/electronics
Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Bristol controls
Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment
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

Responsibilities

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, LCEM units, 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.
Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex 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.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair, ensuring compliance with codes.
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.
Perform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various measurement and regulation equipment.
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 and perform valve maintenance.
Perform and witness hydrostatic tests that assure material integrity for operation and installation of facilities.
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP.
Other tasks as required.