at TransCanada in New Windsor, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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!
Posting Close Date: May 22, 2024
The Opportunity
TC Energy's USGO Heartland, Rock River Valley Area team is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our growing team based in New Windsor, Illinois. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and communication skills.
Reporting to the Woodstock Area Manager, the Mechanical Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment in a manner that meets operational needs, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Including pipeline valves and valve operators.
What You'll Do
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 (DOT) and 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
Maintain valves and valve operators
Perform pipeline locates through the 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, generate gas handling plans, LOTO Equipment and pipeline segments for maintenance enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
Other tasks as required
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of a trades program, technical training from a recognized institution (i.e., Millwright, Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Machinist), or relevant work experience
Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Experience locating and marking subsurface pipeline infrastructure
Must have a proven safe driving record and provide documentation of past traffic violations upon request, as well as maintain a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors and standby generators
Computerized maintenance management system and SAP experience
Knowledge of reciprocating compressors, turbines, and standby generators
Knowledge of regulators and/or meters
Industrial experience in a plant environment
This position requires candidate 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
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.
Learn more
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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
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