Mechanical Technician

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.

Our Heartland Region - Defiance Area Operations Team is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Technician to meet the needs of our growing business and join our Eaton Rapids Gas Storage System Compressor Station Team in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter, capable of working with no supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication and decision‑making skills. The individual must be able to exercise judgement in selecting efficient work methods, troubleshoot complex problems, and provide meaningful recommendations to improve standard practices.

The role applies skills and aptitude to work independently on maintenance and repair work for natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, with the capability to provide direction to junior peers.

The regular work schedule for this position will be:

M-F 7:00am - 3:30 pm (OT as required)

• 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& 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.
• Storage field 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.
• Provide planning, coordination and training to lesser experienced technicians
• Make meaningful impacts to the team by providing expert knowledge to improve standard work practices
• Other tasks as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant natural gas or energy industry experience (Energy, Natural Gas or Military exp)

• 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.

• 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.

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible…