Field Compression Operations Engineer

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

Reporting to the Manager of NGTL/CGL Compression Operations Engineering in Canada Gas, the Operations Engineer will be assigned a geographic area and support the operation and reliability of our compressor station facility assets within their geo-area and broader system wide. You will be joining a high performing multidisciplinary team and liase with experienced engineers, field specialists and commercial operations.

*Role is field based and can be located at any of these locations - Slave Lake, Cranbrook, or Lac La Biche.

*Domestic relocation will be provided, if necessary*

What you'll do

• Conduct data gathering and engineering analysis for issue resolution, facility health assessments, root cause analysis and risk

• Provide field operations troubleshooting support to new and ongoing issues. This will include site visits to trouble shoot with senior reliability specialists and engineers.

• Evaluate/Trend operational and engineering data to identify bad actors, system issues and opportunities to improve equipment reliability maintenance.

• Facilitate operational decision-making risk assessments for compression facilities.

• Lead treatment plan actions to support asset and system risk reduction

• Conduct root cause analysis discussions for equipment failures and support development of corrective actions

• Provide operational support for inflight maintaining capital projects to ensure risks and solutions put forth in yearly programs are adequately mitigated

• MOCs – complete scope development, Internal design and implementation

• Create Engineering Justifications to provide technical recommendation on project needs and give context on recommended solution and alternatives

• Complete Fit for service/engineering assessments

• Support TOPs - Development and maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• Registered, or eligible to register, with APEGA as an

  Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing

• 1 - 5 years of progressive relevant engineering experience

• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing work environment

• Proven ability to drive short-term and long-term technical solutions to complex and ambiguous problems

• Experienced with engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issue and recommend improvements

• Ability to recognize and adapt to changing business priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad engineering expertise

• Troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with all aspects of facility operation

• Failure investigation and root cause determination and interpretation of damage mechanisms

• Familiarity with norms and standards related to equipment reliability, safety, and risk management

• Time management skills and ability to work independently, including at field locations

• Previous maintenance process and system development experience

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review

• Stay away from home base overnight which will include living in and maintaining company camps or housing (~30% of the time)

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

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.