Mechanical Technician

TC Energy
United States, Washington, Bellingham
May 09, 2025
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 Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! The Opportunity Our Rideau Area Operations Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team at our Cornwall Compressor Station in Martintown, ON. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas systems, including gas turbine engine compressors and 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. The regular work schedule for this position will be: Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday 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) 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 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 Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas or Military experience) Completion of a second year of trades program, or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution Other certifications/designations as required Preferred Qualifications 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 Proficiency in French is considered an asset 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. 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. Determine. Imaginatif. Curieux. Si ces mots vous decrivent - nous aimerions en savoir plus sur vous! Chez TC Energie, nous sommes des Solutionneurs de problemes energetiques - passionnes par la transition nord-americaine vers une energie plus propre tout en repondant aux besoins energetiques d'aujourd'hui et de demain. Si cela est un defi auquel vous voulez contribuer, nous voulons que vous rejoigniez notre equipe! L'opportunite Notre equipe des operations de la region de Rideau est a la recherche d'un technicien en mecanique qualifie pour rejoindre notre equipe a notre station de compression de Cornwall a Martintown(ON). Le candidat ideal possede des connaissances et de l'experience des systemes de gaz et de gazoducs a haute pression, y compris les turbines a gaz et les compresseurs a pistons. Cette personne doit etre autonome, capable de travailler avec un minimum de supervision, et posseder de solides competences analytiques, de depannage et de prise de decision. L'horaire de travail regulier pour ce poste sera: Semaine 1 - Du lundi au jeudi 9 heures par jour; vendredi conge Semaine 2 - Du lundi au jeudi 9 heures par jour; 8 heures le vendredi Ce que vous ferez Depanner, exploiter et entretenir des moteurs a pistons de gros alesage alimentes au gaz, des compresseurs a gaz, des moteurs de generateurs de secours, des pompes centrifuges et a membrane, des chaudieres a basse pression, des refroidisseurs d'huile, des compresseurs d'air, des ventilateurs de refroidisseur a grand banc et des boites de vitesses, des vannes et des actionneurs de grand diametre, et d'autres equipements auxiliaires Aider aux revisions completes ou partielles de moteurs a pistons/compresseurs a gaz de gros alesage, y compris les tetes, les pistons, les segments, les chemises, les axes, les bagues et les paliers Exploiter les moteurs de compresseur et les equipements de support Effectuer des mesures de precision et des fonctions d'alignement Analyser les rapports de performance des moteurs Lire, interpreter et mettre a jour les dessins et schemas (P&ID et electriques) Aider aux reparations de gazoduc au besoin Exploiter et entretenir les vannes et les actionneurs Inspecter, reparer et regler les regulateurs et les soupapes de decharge Purger, vidanger et pressuriser les pipelines et/ou les stations de compression Operations et maintenance des installations, y compris l'entretien des vannes, le raclage et d'autres taches selon les besoins Planifier, coordonner et effectuer des activites de maintenance mecanique, y compris la maintenance corrective de routine, la maintenance preventive, les ameliorations d'equipements et de systemes, et les grands projets de maintenance Initier des mesures correctives pour examiner et ameliorer les procedures de maintenance. Demontrer un leadership et une excellence en matiere de securite Completer les ordres de travail, saisir des donnees dans les plans de travail, creer de nouveaux ordres de travail, etc. dans SAP Autres taches selon les besoins Qualifications minimales Diplome d'etudes secondaires ou equivalent Experience pertinente dans l'industrie du gaz naturel ou de l'energie (Energie, gaz naturel ou experience militaire) Avoir complete la deuxieme annee d'un programme de metier, ou deux ans de formation professionnelle/technique dans un etablissement reconnu Autres certifications/designations selon les exigences Maitrise de l'anglais ecrit et parle Qualifications preferees Experience dans l'entretien et le depannage de moteurs a pistons de gros calibre et de turbines Connaissance des moteurs a combustion interne, des compresseurs a gaz alternatifs et centrifuges, des turbines et des generateurs de secours Experience dans l'interpretation de documents techniques de reference et la lecture de plans Experience avec les systemes informatises de gestion de la maintenance et SAP Ce poste exige que les candidats : Possedent et maintiennent un permis de conduire valide et un dossier de conduite securitaire Reussissent un examen medical pre emploi, incluant des tests de depistage de drogues et d'alcool Soient disponibles pour des periodes sur appel 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, et puissent travailler des journees et/ou semaines prolongees a des fins d'intervention d'urgence Voyagent vers d'autres sites de l'entreprise pour des affectations temporaires, des reunions ou des formations impliquant des nuitees a l'exterieur Soient soumis a des conditions de travail incluant des intemperies et des temperatures defavorables, le soulevement de charges lourdes (50 livres) et des espaces restreints 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. TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search. * Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder. * Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions. * All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations. * TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.