Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Crystal Falls, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician for their Lake Superior Area team in Crystal Falls, Michigan. This role will support the operation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience with high-pressure natural gas pipelines, including turbine engine compressors, and will be a self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Relevant oil and gas industry experience
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 work weeks 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.
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

A strong background in instrumentation and controls is desirable
Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and stand-by generators
Experience working with Rolls Royce industrial gas turbines
Industrial experience in a plant environment
In lieu of strong mechanical background, a working understanding and experience in instrumentation and controls with a mechanical aptitude will be considered.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, operate and maintain gas-fired turbine 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 assets
Operate and maintain valves and operators
Inspect, repair and set regulators and relief valves
Blow down, purge and pressurize pipelines and/or station
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