EIC Measurement Technician

TC Energy•Cumberland, MD

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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 Cumberland Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business, and we are expanding our presence to support our measurement and regulation facilities along with compressor station electrical and controls support within the Cumberland and surrounding areas. We are seeking a multiskilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Measurement Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station control systems, measurement equipment, and other related facilities. The successful candidate exercises judgment in selecting work methods, can troubleshoot complex problems, and possesses a thorough understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the work. This individual provides recommendations for improvements, may plan and coordinate the work of contract or maintenance crews, and is capable of training less experienced technicians.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated work experience in a related industry
Meets and maintains company-defined operator qualifications and technical tasks
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
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
Cover M+R station operations with potential for periodic nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
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

Nice To Haves

Associates degree to include courses in regulation/engine maintenance or controls/electronics.
Extensive 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
Advanced experience with PLC’s, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators
Ability to interpret technical reference documents and provide recommendations for improvements

Responsibilities

Perform major maintenance and repair work on compressor station, meter station, communication systems, and other facilities related to the pipeline system, utilizing advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Lead the installation, start up, and repair of complex measurement and regulation equipment, including 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)
Conduct routine and major maintenance on natural gas driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment, applying expert knowledge and judgment
Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, including complex systems and components
Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, and orifice meters, providing recommendations for system improvements
Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, and fixtures, using hand and power tools, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using advanced test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of breakdowns and implement corrective actions
Plan and coordinate work of contract or maintenance crews as required, ensuring efficient and safe operations
Train and mentor less experienced technicians and apprentices, sharing expertise and best practices
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 a 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 station operational personnel to properly route gas within the compressor station, start and stop compressor units, and execute mode changes within the compressor station yard
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
Other tasks as assigned, within scope of qualification