EIC Controls Technician

About the role

Our Michigan Area team is expanding to support the growing demands of our Natural Gas compression, measurement, and regulation facilities. We're seeking an EIC Controls Technician with strong troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational skills in natural gas compressor station control systems and measurement equipment to join us in maintaining and optimizing our operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision and demonstrates excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain compressor stations, meter stations, communication systems, and related pipeline facilities
• Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas-driven turbine units and auxiliary equipment
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Maintain power systems, process controls, PLCs, electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex systems, and orifice meters
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation
• Diagnose and correct system malfunctions using test equipment and hand tools
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components
• Inspect electrical systems and components for hazards, defects, and compliance with code
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
• Lead and perform installation, start-up, and repair of measurement and regulation equipment including meters, gauges, flow computers, LCEM units, transmitters, relief valves, regulators, valve actuators, controllers, filtration devices, odorizers, and gas quality devices
• Conduct diagnostic tests, calibrations, and replacements using tools like Hart Communicator and Fluke meter
• Maintain records for DOT inspections, calibrations, odorant tests, equipment changes, relief valve tests, and gas quality analyses
• Manage technical documentation and serve as the facility's technical resource
• Collaborate with field personnel, project teams, and gas controllers to coordinate gas handling tasks during maintenance or emergency repairs
• Locate pipelines via One Call center and perform valve maintenance
• Conduct hydrostatic tests to ensure material integrity
• Use SAP to manage work orders and job plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant industry experience
• Strong understanding of Stop Work Authority (SWA) and safe work practices
• Familiarity with Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures
• Basic engine mechanics knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
• Associate degree with coursework in engine maintenance or Electricity/electronics
• Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Bristol control systems
• Proficiency with control system test equipment
• Experience with pneumatic/electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
• Familiarity with gas measurement testing equipment
• Ability to interpret technical reference materials
• Expertise in Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC)
• Willingness to learn measurement systems
• Additional Requirements
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Availability to support 24/7 on-call rotation and extended work periods for emergency response
• Willingness to travel for temporary assignments, meetings, or training (overnight stays may be required)
• Ability to work in adverse weather, extreme temperatures, and confined spaces
• Driving is an essential function of this role. Motor vehicle records will be reviewed following a conditional offer of employment.
• About our business
• 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 or

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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.

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