The Opportunity
Our USGO Hampshire Area team is seeking a mechanical Technician in the Hampshire location to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline, gas measurement, compression, and cathodic protection systems. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
The successful candidate must reside within 30 miles or 45 minutes of the reporting location to comply with emergency response requirements.
Depending on the candidate's qualifications, they may be offered a position at the appropriate skill level and/or career ladder.
What you'll do
- Plan, coordinate and perform inspections and mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements and major maintenance projects on natural gas and electric engines, turbine and reciprocating compressor units, and associated auxiliary equipment including HVAC, relief and over pressure protection devices, control valves and systems, piping, regulators and valves
- Troubleshoot, install, repair, commission, operate and maintain engines, turbine and reciprocating compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, valves and operators, regulating equipment and other auxiliary pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Major overhaul repairs for engines and compressors and crankshaft alignment
- Plan and coordinate activities acting as operations representative performing all required operations tasks and inspections for maintenance and capital construction projects including but not limited to hot work, energy isolation, gas handling, NORMS and Benzene monitoring, critical lifts, pipeline inspections, pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) and commissioning activities when required
- Interpret lubricating oil, coolant and other operating reports
- Balance and maintain engines
- Operate compression facilities and auxiliary equipment
- Plan and lead pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, blowdowns, purging, and pressuring up
- Monitor contractor activity on site
- Locate and mark underground facilities per 811
- Support US Regulatory Compliance and external inspection agencies on integrated and field inspections
- Identify requirements for technical and physical management of change (MOC) and act as MOC originator and / or coordinator
- Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/BlueWorx, and other task specific programs
- Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities
- Perform other duties as required at compressor stations, M&R stations and pipeline facilities
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated work experience in energy, industrial plant or related industry
- Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical training and/or experience with mechanical equipment, internal combustion engines, and turbines
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret precision measurement equipment such as dial indicators, micrometers and caliper
- Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
- Industrial experience in a plant environment
TC Energy
450 - 1 Street S.W.
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.tcenergy.com/
