Mechanical Technician
Reference Code:92651
Location:United States (US)-Mancelona,MI
Job Category:Pipeline/Power Operations; Trades/Technical
Employment Type:Employee Full-time
Relocation Eligibility:This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program
Application Deadline: 10/11/2021
We all need energy. It warms our homes, cooks our food, gives us light, and gets us where we need to go. It also improves our quality of life in countless other ways. At TC Energy, our job is to deliver that energy to millions of people who depend on it across North America. And we take our job very seriously.
Guided by our values of safety, integrity, responsibility and collaboration, we develop and operate our facilities safely, reliably and with care for our impact on the environment. With our presence across the continent, our people play an active role in building strong communities.
We're proud of how our hard work and commitment sets us apart and benefits society, every day. We're looking for new team members who share our values and are ready to take on exciting challenges.
The opportunity
Our USPO Great Lakes - Blue Lake Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Michigan to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout Mancelona and the surrounding area.
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician who possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas storage 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 skills.
What you'll do
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)
Maintain and repair pipeline
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
Perform line locates on company pipelines and/or utility line patrols and associated ROW maintenance
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
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
Other tasks as required
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, reciprocating and centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
Industrial experience in a plant environment
This position requires candidates to
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
Work a rotating 12-hour shift (days and evenings) for a minimum of 5 months each year; remainder of the year will consist of 8-hour day shifts on the maintenance crew
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.
About our business
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
Our 57,900-mile natural gas pipeline network is positioned in two of the most prolific and lowest cost basins in North America - the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) and the Appalachian Basin. Our systems are well placed to meet the continent's growing demand for clean-burning natural gas by connecting the supply in these basins to important and growing markets across the continent. We supply more than 25 percent of the clean-burning natural gas consumed daily across North America, heating homes, fueling industries, and generating power. To learn more about field operator and trades roles at TC Energy, please visit https://www.tcenergy.com/about/careers/trades-and-operators/.
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