Performance Engineer

TC Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

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 The Asset Performance Team within Predictive Insights seeks a Performance Engineer to design, specify, model, and analyze reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and their associated drivers. Reporting to the Asset Performance Manager, you will develop and maintain advanced performance models while leveraging real-time data and analytics to optimize TC Energy's fleet of over 1,100 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
Must be registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional engineer (P. Eng) with APEGA for Canadian candidates
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

ACI eRCM Pro and Ariel 7 software experience
Aveva PI System tools proficiency
Python or C# programming experience for performance analytics automation
Experience with centrifugal and reciprocating compressor controls
Background in automation, controls, or electrical systems
Process improvement experience

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 Services, Commercial Operations, and Field Operations teams to drive short- and long-term asset performance improvements
Perform additional tasks as required