Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician

TC Energy•Manning, ND

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician for its USGO Upland Prairie Region, Williston Area. The technician will troubleshoot, maintain, and operate natural gas compressor station and meter station control systems and related facilities. The role calls for 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 facilities and equipment, including compressor and meter stations, communications systems, measurement and regulation equipment, and electrical and control systems. The role also includes maintaining records and equipment documentation, coordinating gas routing with field personnel, completing work orders in SAP, and responding to emergencies. The position requires a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing, and availability for 24/7 call-out and extended work periods for emergency response. Travel to other company locations, including occasional overnight stays, and work in adverse weather, temperatures, and cramped conditions may be required.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician certification.
Five years of related industry experience.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Availability for call-out 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 some overnight stays.
Ability to work in adverse weather and temperatures and cramped conditions.
Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions.
Ability to meet background-screening requirements, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.

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 using test equipment and hand tools, identify causes, and correct problems.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, and needed adjustments or repairs, and ensure compliance with codes.
Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes.
Oversee, direct, and perform installation, start-up, 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, calibrate, and replace measurement and regulation equipment using tools such as a Hart Communicator and Fluke meter.
Compile, prepare, and maintain 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 operation manuals, and serve as a facility technical resource in reviewing and using it.
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 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.
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, potentially including overnight stays.
Respond to call-outs at any time and work extended days or weeks for emergency response.
Perform other tasks as required.