Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Eunice, LA

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a Mechanical Technician for its US Gas Operations – American Gulf team. The position supports the operation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines and associated facilities in the Gillis, Eunice, and Lafayette areas of Louisiana. The technician will work with high-pressure natural gas pipeline equipment, including turbine engine compressors, and must be able to work with minimal supervision while applying strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills. The role involves operating, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipeline and station equipment, completing mechanical maintenance activities and projects, and recording work in SAP. The technician must be available for emergency call-outs at any time and may travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training. Work may involve extended workdays or workweeks, adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting, and cramped conditions. Driving is an essential function of the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand and describe the operation of a four-cycle combustion engine.
Three years of mechanical experience.
Valid driver's license and a safe driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Be available for call-out 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 occasional overnight stays away from home.
Ability to work in adverse weather and temperatures, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in cramped conditions.
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 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, 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.