Mech Tech 2

TC Energy•Meade, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to support its U.S. Gas Operations Upland Prairie team in Meade and the surrounding area of Kansas. The role supports operation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, associated facilities, and storage systems, including reciprocating engine compressors. The technician will work with minimal supervision and apply analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills. The position includes maintaining and operating a range of mechanical and pipeline equipment, carrying out planned and corrective maintenance, and documenting work in SAP. Candidates must be prepared for emergency callouts at any time, extended workdays or workweeks, temporary travel to company locations, and challenging field conditions. Driving is an essential job function.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant oil and gas industry experience.
Ability to understand and describe the operation of a four-cycle combustion engine.
Three years of mechanical experience with internal combustion engines.
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record.
Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Be available for callout 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and for extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response.
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including some overnight stays away from home.
Work in adverse weather and temperatures and in cramped conditions, and perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions; background screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines.
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators.
Experience with gas turbine engines.
Industrial experience in a plant environment.
Knowledge and experience with cathodic protection systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to conduct surveys and inspections to assess the effectiveness of cathodic protection systems.
Proficiency with cathodic protection equipment and tools, such as voltmeters, reference electrodes, and data loggers.
Understanding of industry standards and regulations related to cathodic protection.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications related to cathodic protection systems.
Experience preparing reports and documentation for cathodic protection activities.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired reciprocating engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low-pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, cooler fans and gearboxes, large-diameter valves and operators, and auxiliary equipment.
Operate compressor engines and support equipment.
Maintain and repair pipelines.
Operate and maintain valves and operators.
Inspect, repair, and set regulators and relief valves.
Blow down, purge, and pressurize pipelines and/or stations.
Operate and maintain storage field facilities.
Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated right-of-way maintenance.
Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance, including routine corrective and preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects.
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, and create new work orders in SAP.
Perform other tasks as required.