EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy•West Alexander, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a skilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join their team. This role involves operating and maintaining natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, including electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems. The technician will be the subject matter expert for automation and electrical operations, maintenance, testing, and inspection of natural gas Compressor Stations and associated facilities. The successful candidate must possess strong leadership, communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills, and be a proven self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision. Knowledge of TC Energy safety practices, operating procedures, work management processes, and compliance requirements is essential.

Requirements

Advanced Computer Skills Required, with a sufficient understanding of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, PDF view/edit applications, company software systems (Intranet, SharePoint), Work Management Systems, Windows and Apple OS navigation, file upload/download functions (TOPs, photos, etc.), and software for creating and editing Redline drawings
2-year electrical/electronic degree desired
Capability of obtaining required op-qual tasks for the position
Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a driver’s abstract
Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Willingness to travel for temporary assignments, meetings, or training
Be subject to call-out and overtime
Travel to other facilities for training and necessary maintenance
Be subject to a rotating work shift schedule and change of work shift on short notice
Participation in on-call rotation and emergency support as required
Attend fiber optic training course as determined by the company
Attend National Electric Code training class every new code session and/or every three years

Nice To Haves

Master’s Electrician License or equivalent (i.e. mining electrician certificate) desired
Thorough knowledge of the mechanical workings of engines, compressors, and auxiliary equipment
Proven leadership and communication capabilities

Responsibilities

Lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium/high voltage electrical power circuits and associated mechanical equipment
Provide expertise in the current versions of National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and American Gas Association (AGA) XL1001 Hazard Area Locations
Troubleshoot/repair equipment with use of software applications (as trained and as user access allows)
Ensure all specialized medium/high voltage equipment including PPE for electrical and arc flash protection are tested and in proper working order
Lead fiber optic installation, testing and maintenance
Perform tasks from other disciplines
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.