Job Posting for EIC Controls Technician - Iowa at TC Energy

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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

Application Close Date: June 1, 2024

Our USGO Upland Prairie Region - Mid States Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and presence in Iowa to support our Natural Gas compression, measurement and regulation facilities.  

   

We are seeking an experienced, multiskilled Electrical and Instrumentation Controls Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressor station control systems, measurement equipment, and other related facilities. As an integral contributor to the team, you may be asked to contribute to a variety of Electrical, Mechanical, Pipeline, or other Operational tasks required to successfully manage and maintain operational efficiency.    

  

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.   

   

What you’ll do  

   

Work within a dedicated team to efficiently prioritize and manage required work tasks, including Regulatory driven activities with critical timelines. Must be team-oriented, readily collaborating with peers for maximum team contribution and results. Willing to lead or contribute to the team wherever needed.
Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, diagnose, scope, plan, repair, and support where needed, a variety of electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment required to Operate a mainline Natural Gas Compressor station, pipeline, and supporting facilities.
Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor station, meter station, communication systems. and other facilities related to the pipeline system  
Oversee, direct, and perform tasks related to the installation, start up, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment, such as: various types of meters, recording gauges, flow computers, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, pneumatic and digital controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality devices (chromatographs and gas samplers)  
Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment  
Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, and orifice meters  
Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, and fixtures, using hand and power tools  
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem  
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustments or repair, ensuring compliance with codes  
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes  
Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use  
Compile, prepare, and maintain written records related to DOT auditable inspections, accuracy tests, calibrations, odorant tests, equipment change outs, relief valve tests, and gas quality analysis such as dewpoint levels, specific gravity, and gas samples  
Work closely with field personnel to schedule and properly route gas in the event of pipeline right of way maintenance or an emergency repair to maintain delivery to internal and external customers  
Locate pipelines per One Call & Project requirements, assist in gas handling activities, and perform valve maintenance  
Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP 
Other tasks as required

   

Minimum Qualifications  

   

High school diploma or equivalent  
Previous experience in a related industry  
Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices  
Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures  
Basic knowledge of engine mechanics  
Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software

   

Preferred Qualifications  

   

Associates degree to include courses in engine maintenance or electricity/electronics  
Experience with Allen Bradley controls  
Thorough understanding of the test equipment used to maintain control systems  
Experience with PLC’s, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators  
Ability to interpret technical reference documents  
Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment

   

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, including 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 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

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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