Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician

TC Energy•Arnegard, ND

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician for its USGO Upland Prairie Region, Williston Area. The role supports natural gas compressor stations, meter stations, communication systems, and other pipeline-related facilities. The technician troubleshoots, operates, maintains, calibrates, tests, repairs, and commissions control, electrical, instrumentation, measurement, and regulation equipment. The successful candidate is a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and has strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. The position also involves maintaining technical documentation and records, completing work orders in SAP, coordinating with field personnel to maintain gas delivery during maintenance or emergencies, locating pipelines, and performing valve maintenance and hydrostatic tests. The technician must be available for 24/7 callouts and emergency response, travel for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, and work in adverse weather, temperature, and cramped conditions. Driving is an essential job function. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based and will undergo background screening.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician certification.
Five years of related industry experience.
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 able to respond to callouts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and work extended days or weeks for emergency response.
Be able to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, sometimes staying overnight.
Be able to work in adverse weather and temperatures and in cramped conditions.
Be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

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 using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software.
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 various types of gas measurement testing equipment.
Ability to interpret technical reference documents.

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, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
Maintain power and process controls, programmable logic controllers (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 devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes.
Oversee, direct, and perform installation, startup, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment, including meters, recording gauges, flow computers, LCEM units, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, pneumatic and digital 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.
Compile, 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, technical manuals, and operation manuals, and serve as a facility technical resource for reviewing and using it.
Coordinate with field personnel to schedule work and route gas during pipeline right-of-way maintenance or emergency repairs to maintain customer delivery.
Locate pipelines through 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.
Perform other tasks as required.
Maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Be available for callouts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and work extended days or weeks for emergency response.
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including occasional overnight stays.