Mechanical Technician

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 Northern BC team are seeking a multiskilled, team oriented Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressors and related auxiliary equipment. The successful candidate will reside in the Groundbirch or Dawson Creek area, and report primarily out of our Wilde Lake Compressor Station.

The regular work schedule for this position will be:

Week 1 – Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday

Week 2 – Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, operate and maintain gas-fired turbine engines, gas compressors, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, large diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
• Operate compressor engines and support equipment
• Operate and maintain valves and operators
• Inspect, repair and set regulators and relief valves
• Blow down, purge and pressurize pipelines and/or stations
• Plan, coordinate and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements and major maintenance projects
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Manage contractors and vendors while on-site
• Assist in planning of work and participate as necessary in safety and/or team meetings and discussions
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years mechanical experience with internal combustion engines
• Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices
• Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
• Ability to understand piping drawings
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyperson with one of the following: Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright, Gas Turbine Technician
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting turbine engines
• Experience maintaining reciprocal compressors
• Relevant oil and gas industry experience
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents
• Ability to work self-guided with minimal supervision

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 on a rotational schedule 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, heavy lifting 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

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.

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

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.