Compressor Station Operator

Overview

Determined, imaginative, curious — if these describe you, 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.

The opportunity

Our USGO Boswell/Louisa Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business, and we are expanding our presence in Virginia to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout VA Central and the surrounding area.

We are seeking a skilled Compressor Station Operator who possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline systems, reciprocating compressors, turbines, gas measurement facilities, and other related equipment. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

• Locate and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint and/or flags
• Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments
• Complete required Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Company documentation
• Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repair, clearing and inspection of right-of-way, and assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves
• Perform pipeline locates through the Virginia state one-call system
• Patrol pipeline right-of-way and assist with leak surveys
• Operate company truck
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• 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, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
• Assist in full or partial gas compressor overhauls, to include heads, pistons, rings, liners, pins, bushings, and bearings
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Other tasks as required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience locating and marking subsurface pipeline infrastructure
• Previous energy industry or related experience

• Knowledge of reciprocating compressors, turbines, and standby generators
• Knowledge of regulators and/or meters
• Industrial experience in a plant environment

• 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.

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 percent 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…