Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Greensburg, KS

9d•Onsite

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 Upland Prairie Region Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to join our Greensburg Compressor Station in Greensburg, Kansas. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas 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 skill. The regular work schedule for this position will be: Monday to Friday: 6:30am – 3:00 pm (OT 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
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

2 years of technical training from a recognized institution may be considered
5 years of proven experience troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment of transmission facilities (such as compressors, auxiliary engines, cooling equipment, valves, pumps, fittings, scrubbers, filters, electric motors, tuning, etc.)
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
Other tasks as required