EIC Controls 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

The Willow Creek Area team is seeking a skilled Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our operations team. Reporting to the Area Manager, the EIC Controls Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, including electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems, devices, measurement, and ancillary equipment, in a manner that supports safe, reliable operations and complies with company and regulatory requirements. The role also requires supporting work across disciplines as needed.

This is a fully qualified field role suited to a safety-focused, self-motivated, resourceful, and competent technician with strong troubleshooting ability, sound judgment, and demonstrated experience supporting station operations, maintenance, reliability, and emergency response.

The role supports a diverse asset base that includes aero-derivative and gas driven compressors up to 42,000 HP, as well as custody transfer measurement stations across the Willow Creek Area. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a manner that reflects TC Energy’s Four Pillars: Safety, People, Operational Performance, and Financial Stewardship, while demonstrating a commitment to continual learning and the ability to adapt to and champion change.

• The position will be based out of Airdrie, Alberta. This position may support surrounding facilities depending on operational needs.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, test, repair, calibrate, and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, including electronic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and control systems, including aero-derivative and gas driven compressors up to 42,000 HP.
• Perform installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair work on compressor station equipment, custody transfer measurement assets, and related pipeline facilities.
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain shutdown devices, fire and gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, UPS devices, relief and over pressure protection devices, control valves, PLCs, and control systems.
• Independently diagnose equipment and control system issues, identify corrective actions, and execute maintenance work safely and effectively.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors or subcontractors as required and support outage, project, and turnaround activities across the area.
• Complete administrative functions and accurately use company systems and digital tools for communication, work management, reporting, and maintenance documentation.
• Always observe and follow company and regulatory safety standards, including issuing work authorizations and permits, completing hazard reviews, leading tailgates and other safety or work-related meetings, and ensuring compliance with Community, Safety, and Environment requirements.
• Maintain operator qualifications and technical task certifications, provide technical guidance when required, and participate in emergency repairs and operational support as needed.
• Assist with initiatives, drive process consistency and mentor junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyperson, Red Seal, or equivalent recognized trade certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or a closely related discipline.
• 10 or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control systems in a field environment.
• Ability to meet and maintain company-defined qualifications and technical tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently in support of safe, reliable station operations.
• Experience supporting natural gas compression, custody transfer measurement, or pipeline facilities.
• Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
• Strong working knowledge of PLCs, shutdown systems, fire and gas systems, control valves, instrumentation, rotating equipment support systems, and gas driven compression systems.
• Experience using SAP, computerized maintenance management systems, and digital tools for reporting, work management, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate contractors, prioritize work, and support outage or project execution.
• Experience issuing work authorizations and permits, completing hazard reviews, and leading tailgates and other field or safety meetings in support of safe work execution.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines in a geographically dispersed area and consistently demonstrate the values of Safety, People, Operational Performance, and Financial Stewardship.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning, ongoing development, and the ability to adapt to and champion change in support of operational improvement.

This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity as well as the ability to:

• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Exert up to 100 pounds of physical energy
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time
• Twist head and back for extended periods of time
• Work in areas classified as confined space
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches
• Work with hands above head
• Work lying on back
• Work in adverse weather and/or varying temperature conditions
• Work with approved respiratory protection

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide a driver’s abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Willingness to travel for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including occasional overnight stays away from home.
• Participation in on-call rotation, overtime, and emergency support as required.

• Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours / day; Friday is an 8 hour / day
• Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours / day; Friday is a Regular Day Off (RDO)

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 View email address on ca.snapjobsearch.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.