EIC Controls Technician

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 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 Heartland, Rock River Valley Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Illinois to support our measurement and regulation facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical, Instrumentation, & Controls Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas measurement equipment, compressor station control systems, and other related facilities.

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

What you'll do

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, LCEM units, 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

Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment

Maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex 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

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components

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

Perform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various measurement and regulation equipment

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 and perform valve maintenance

Perform and witness hydrostatic tests that assure material integrity for operation and installation of facilities

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 and/or Bristol controls

Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment

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

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

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.

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 formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.