Mechanical Technician

Location: Western Alberta (Jasper)

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.

Join us. Connect to what matters.

The Opportunity
Our Mountainview Area Operations Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team at our Edson, Alberta office.

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and gas systems, including gas turbines and centrifugal 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 turbine driven engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, and other auxiliary equipment

Assist in full or partial engine/gas compressor overhaul

Operate compressor engines and support equipment

Perform precision measurement and alignment functions

Analyze engine performance reports

Read, interpret, and update drawings and schematics

Assist with pipeline repairs as necessary

Plan and prepare for outages

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

Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas)

Completion of a Journeyman trades program, or two years of vocational/technical training from a recognized institution

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine 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

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 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
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our…