Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Meade, KS

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 US Gas Operations Upland Prairie team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Kansas to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout Meade and the surrounding area. We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician who possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and/or gas storage systems, to include reciprocating engine compressors.  This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision-making skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Relevant oil and gas industry experience
Understand and describe the operation of a 4-cycle combustion engine
3 years mechanical experience with internal combustion engines
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and 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 extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response purposes
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, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions
Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position.  Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.
Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in 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 in cathodic protection systems, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to conduct surveys and inspections to assess the effectiveness of cathodic protection systems.
Proficiency in using equipment and tools related to cathodic protection, such as voltmeters, reference electrodes, and data loggers.
Understanding of industry standards and regulations related to cathodic protection.
Capability to interpret technical drawings and specifications related to cathodic protection systems.
Experience in 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, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
Operate compressor engines and support equipment
Maintain and repair pipeline
Operate and maintain valves and operators
Inspect, repair and set regulators and relief valves
Blow down, purge and pressurize pipelines and/or stations
Storage field facility operations and maintenance
Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated ROW maintenance
Plan, coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements and major maintenance projects
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
Other tasks as required