Performance Engineer

TC Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Asset Strategy and Performance Team within the US Operations Technical Support Team seeks a Performance Engineer to design, specify, model, and analyze reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and their associated drivers. Reporting to the Asset Strategy & Performance Manager, you will develop and maintain advanced performance models while leveraging real-time data and analytics to optimize TC Energy's USNG fleet of over 760 compressors. This role requires strong technical expertise combined with excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
6+ years of related experience in compressor performance, modeling, or equivalent responsibilities
Demonstrated knowledge of natural gas pipeline operations and associated systems
Proven expertise in compressor model development, tuning, and performance analysis
Strong understanding of compressor design and specification for pipeline and storage applications
Detailed knowledge of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and combustion principles
Ability to read and interpret PLC logic
Experience presenting to and collaborating with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Willingness to challenge industry standards and embrace change
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making capabilities
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards

Nice To Haves

Aveva PI System tools proficiency
Demonstrated expertise in gas turbine and centrifugal compressor performance engineering, including compressor modeling, degradation monitoring, troubleshooting, capacity optimization, and data-driven performance analysis for natural gas compression assets.
Experience with centrifugal and reciprocating compressor controls
Background in automation, controls, or electrical systems
Experience applying advanced analytics and data-driven methodologies to improve the performance, reliability, and availability of natural gas compression assets.
Ability to leverage operational and engineering data to identify performance opportunities, develop fleet-wide insights, and drive measurable improvements across a large natural gas compression fleet.

Responsibilities

Build, test, and deploy compressor and driver models for new compression units; update models following modernization and upgrade projects
Develop and design compressor configurations for growth/modernization projects and daily operations in collaboration with vendors
Monitor performance and acceptance testing for new rotating compression equipment
Investigate and resolve Performance Anomaly Detection Program alerts, document findings and corrective actions
Support ACI controls and second processor installations during compressor control upgrades
Troubleshoot and resolve Reliability Application for Compressor Reporting (RACR) issues
Research and implement improvements to operational emissions intensity through design and optimization
Contribute to the design and development of future Asset Surveillance system compressor performance modules
Present compressor design options to key stakeholders based on pipeline operations expertise
Collaborate with Predictive Insights, Operations Technical Support, Commercial Operations, and Field Operations teams to drive short- and long-term asset performance improvements
Perform additional tasks as required