Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Eaton Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician for their Heartland Region – Defiance Area Operations Team, specifically for the Eaton Rapids Gas Storage System Compressor Station Team in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of working independently, with excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. This role involves applying skills to perform maintenance and repair work on natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, with the ability to guide junior team members. The regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with overtime as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas or Military exp)
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, to include drug and alcohol testing.
Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large bore reciprocating engines, and turbines.
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, turbines, and standby generators.
Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings.
Computerized maintenance management system and SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired large-bore 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.
Assist in full or partial large bore reciprocating engine/gas compressor overhauls, including heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings.
Operate compressor engines and support equipment.
Perform precision measurement and alignment functions.
Analyze engine performance reports.
Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics (P&ID and electrical).
Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary.
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 to include valve maintenance, pigging, and other tasks as required.
Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects.
Initiate corrective action to review and improve maintenance procedures.
Demonstrate safety leadership & excellence.
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP.
Provide planning, coordination and training to lesser experienced technicians.
Make meaningful impacts to the team by providing expert knowledge to improve standard work practices.
Other tasks as required.