Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Eunice, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a Mechanical Technician for its US Gas Operations – American Gulf team in Gillis, Louisiana. The role supports the operation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout the Gillis, Eunice, and Lafayette areas. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience with high-pressure natural gas pipelines, including turbine engine compressors, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision using strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills. The position involves operating, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing pipeline equipment and facility systems, planning and completing mechanical maintenance activities, and documenting work in SAP. The role may require emergency callouts at any time, extended workdays or workweeks, travel to other company locations with occasional overnight stays, and work in adverse weather, heavy-lifting, and cramped conditions. Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understand and describe the operation of a four-cycle combustion engine.
Three years of mechanical experience.
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 callouts 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response purposes.
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including some overnight stays away from home.
Work in adverse weather and temperatures, perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, and work in cramped conditions.
Have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.
Complete required background screening, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.

Nice To Haves

Relevant oil and gas industry experience.
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.

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 pipelines.
Operate and maintain valves and operators.
Inspect, repair, and set regulators and relief valves.
Blow down, purge, and pressurize pipelines and/or stations.
Perform storage field facility operations and maintenance.
Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated right-of-way maintenance.
Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, 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.