EIC Controls Technician

TC Energy•Sandwich, IL

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Measurement Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and operate natural gas compressor station control systems, measurement equipment, and related facilities. The position requires a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and has strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. The technician installs, commissions, tests, repairs, and maintains pipeline-related compressor stations, meter stations, communication systems, and other facilities. Work includes maintaining compressor units and auxiliary equipment; servicing electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment; and working with power and process controls, PLCs, generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters. The role also covers measurement and regulation equipment, including meters, gauges, flow computers, transmitters, valves, regulators, controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality equipment. The technician performs inspections, diagnostics, testing, calibrations, repairs, and equipment replacements; maintains auditable records and technical documentation; coordinates with field personnel to help maintain gas delivery during maintenance or emergency repairs; locates pipelines and performs valve maintenance; witnesses hydrostatic tests; and enters work information in SAP. Other tasks may be assigned as required. Candidates must maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing, and be available for 24/7 callout and extended work during emergency response. The role may require travel to other company locations, including overnight stays, and work in adverse weather, temperature extremes, and cramped conditions. Driving is an essential job function, and motor vehicle records will be checked following a conditional offer.

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 and understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Basic knowledge of engine mechanics.
Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software.
Expertise in Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC).
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Availability for callout 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and extended days or weeks for emergency response.
Ability to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including overnight stays.
Ability to work in adverse weather and temperatures and cramped conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, including courses in engine maintenance or electricity/electronics.
Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Bristol controls.
Thorough understanding of test equipment used to maintain control systems.
Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators.
Experience with gas measurement testing equipment.
Ability to interpret technical reference documents.
Measurement-side experience; the posting notes this can be learned.

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-driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment.
Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain power and process controls, PLCs, electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation and electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components with test equipment and hand tools, identify causes of breakdowns, and correct problems.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, adjustment or repair needs, and code compliance.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes.
Oversee, direct, and perform installation, startup, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment, including meters, gauges, flow computers, LCEM units, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality devices.
Perform diagnostic and accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of measurement and regulation equipment using tools such as a Hart Communicator and Fluke meter.
Prepare and maintain written records for DOT-auditable inspections, accuracy tests, calibrations, odorant tests, equipment changes, relief valve tests, and gas quality analyses.
Receive and maintain equipment documentation, including blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, and technical and operating manuals; serve as a facility technical resource for reviewing and using those materials.
Coordinate with field personnel to schedule and route gas during pipeline right-of-way maintenance or emergency repairs to maintain delivery to customers.
Locate pipelines using the Illinois One Call center and perform valve maintenance.
Perform and witness hydrostatic tests to assure material integrity for facility operation and installation.
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, and create work orders in SAP.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, complete required pre-employment screening, respond to callouts, travel as needed, and work in the conditions specified for the position.