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 Rideau Area Operations Team is currently seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our team based at our compressor station in Pembroke or Stittsville, ON.
Reporting to the Rideau Operations Area Manager, this EIC Controls Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment (including assigned electronic, electrical, pneumatic and/or mechanical control systems, devices, and ancillary equipment gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, boilers, fuel gas compressors, and PLC & DCS control systems) in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will also be required to perform tasks from other disciplines.
The regular work schedule for this position will be:

• Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off
• Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday

What you'll do

• Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment, and other facilities relevant to the pipeline system as required
• Conduct routine regular maintenance on gas turbine packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, test, & maintain shutdown devices, fire & gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, relief and Over Pressure Protection devices, control valves, PLC's & control systems
• Install & configure software in control systems
• Perform emergency repairs to meet customer and client needs
• Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energy's Community, Safety and Environment policies and procedures as well as accepted risk standards
• Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low to medium complexity projects with effective work management practices such as time management, work sequencing, and contractor oversight
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, P&IDs, etc.
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Complete core operational task qualifications required to perform job tasks
• Supervise and coordinate third party contractors
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to other personnel
• Demonstrate safety leadership
• Collaborate and support our business partners as required
• Respond to emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion or anticipated completion (May 2026) of a trades program or technical training from a recognized institution (i.e. Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.)
• Experience interpreting technical reference documents and reading drawings
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• 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

• 2 or more years of experience troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, repairing, and operating mechanical equipment such as compressors, auxiliary engines, cooling equipment, valves, pumps, fittings, scrubbers, filters, electric motors, etc.
• SAP experience
• Previous experience with high pressure natural gas
• Current with technological advances in the compression field

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract for review
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home (estimated up 15% of work schedule)
• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

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 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.
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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

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