Compressor Operator

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.

• Locating and marking underground facilities per 811
• Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with private, state and federal landowners, contractors, and customers
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to facility inspections, operation and maintenance of valves and actuators, quick opening closures, filters separators, air compressors, air despiders, liquid tanks, flares, relief valves fluid removal and gas process and dehydration facilities, cathodic protection systems, and other auxiliary equipment
• Perform maintenance activities such as leak repair, hydrate and fluid removal, vegetation management, assisting with tie‑ins of mainline valves and pipe, cleaning of fluid removal and process equipment, and maintenance of launchers, receivers, vessels and closures
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to excavating loaded natural gas pipelines, assisting with pipe replacements, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), pipe fabrication, pipe recoating, and hydrostatic testing
• Atmospheric corrosion inspection and mitigation including surface preparation and coating applications
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas‑fired reciprocating compressors, turbines, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large‑bank cooler fans and gear boxes, and various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to achieve system reliability
• 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, monitoring contractor activity, pre‑start up safety reviews (PSSR) and commissioning activities when required
• Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans.
• Conduct internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment
• Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.)
• Monitor system parameters and pressures to assure operations within requirements including MAOP
• Planning and leading pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, blowdowns, purging, and pressuring up
• Support US Regulatory Compliance and external inspection agencies on integrated and field inspections
• Identifying 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/Blue Worx, and other task specific programs
• Performing all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains 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

• 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

• Experience locating and marking pipeline infrastructure
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators
• Experience in repairing and remediating pipeline issues
• Experience with valve and relief valve operation, inspection, maintenance and repair
• Ability to interpret technical reference…