Mechanical Technician

TC Energy•Woodstock, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a multiskilled, team-oriented Mechanical Technician for its USGO Heartland- Rock River Valley Area. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station and related auxiliary equipment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, and possesses excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. This position is overtime eligible, and extended work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required on occasion without advance notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated work experience in a related industry.
Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices.
Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedure.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software.
Working knowledge of operations and maintenance of gas engines, compressors, automatic control equipment, and other auxiliary equipment operated by internal combustion engines.
Ability to understand piping operating drawings.
Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience.
Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision.
Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
Subject to call out on a rotational schedule and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes.
May be required to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training, involving some overnight stays.
Subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures and cramped conditions.
Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines.
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators.
Industrial experience in a plant environment.
Ability to interpret technical reference documents.
Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision.
Medium voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, frequency drives, transformers, and other medium voltage equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, overhaul, and repair of compressor station equipment, including dismantling, cleaning, inspecting, repairing/replacing parts, fitting, realigning, assembling, starting up, and adjusting equipment.
Compile or furnish information for miscellaneous reports and forms.
Work from blueprints and construction drawings.
Inspect for gas leaks and assist in maintaining safety equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and overhaul of engines using specialized tools.
Troubleshoot automatic control systems (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic), locating defective parts and correcting issues.
Possess an in-depth understanding of the entire facility to operate, repair, train, and develop others.
Manage contractors and vendors while on-site.
Adhere to environmental policies by collecting samples.
Assist in the compilation of shipping manifests.
Assist in planning work and participate in safety and/or team meetings.
Coordinate with gas control regarding maintenance scheduling to ensure peak facility operation.
Perform valve and operator maintenance.
Test overpressure protection devices and unit controls.
Order/reorder necessary parts and supplies.
Test and inspect lubricating systems.
Execute all planned preventative maintenance on prime movers or other equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and fix station auxiliary equipment (air compressors, air dryers, generator, boiler).
Compile station operating budget and various annual operating reports.
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, and create new work orders in SAP.
Perform LOTO on equipment.
Complete Job Safety Analysis for tasks.
Perform line locating and excavation monitoring as necessary.
Carry a company-provided cell phone and work a rotating on-call schedule.
Perform other tasks as required.