Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician

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The opportunity

Our USGO Heartland-Badger South team is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support our natural gas compressor and meter station facilities in the Kewaskum, Wisconsin area.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of electrical, instrumentation, controls and measurement systems in a hands-on field environment. Whether you bring years of EIC experience or are earlier in your technical career, you'll have the opportunity to apply your strengths, expand your expertise and work alongside a knowledgeable and collaborative team.

We have a robust training program to support continued development and provide training on our equipment, systems and natural gas operations.
We're looking for candidates who bring relevant technical skills or training, sound problem-solving abilities, a strong safety mindset and a collaborative approach. A willingness to learn and contribute as part of the team is just as important as experience with our specific equipment.
Candidates with experience in some of the systems or equipment listed below are encouraged to apply.

The position is based in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, and candidates should generally live within approximately 45 minutes of the site to support on-call requirements.

Relocation support may be available through our domestic relocation program for candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.

What you'll do

As part of the Heartland-Badger South team, you'll use your technical skills to help maintain the safe and reliable operation of compressor stations, meter stations and related pipeline facilities. Responsibilities include:

• Install, commission, test, troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment at compressor stations, meter stations and related pipeline facilities
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, instrumentation and control systems, including pressure, temperature and flow instrumentation
• Perform routine and major maintenance on natural gas and electrically driven compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Work with process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), transmitters, switches, regulators, valve actuators and related equipment
• Perform maintenance, calibration and testing of measurement and regulation equipment, including meters, flow computers and gas quality equipment
• Use diagnostic and test equipment such as HART Communicators, Fluke meters, ohmmeters and voltmeters
• Maintain power systems, electric generation equipment, variable frequency drives, transformers and related electrical equipment
• Diagnose equipment and system issues and determine appropriate solutions, collaborating with team members and other technical resources as needed
• Inspect electrical and instrumentation systems to identify potential hazards, defects and required repairs
• Read, interpret and use blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals and other equipment documentation
• Complete required inspection, calibration, maintenance and equipment records
• Complete work orders and maintain job information in SAP
• Collaborate with field personnel to support safe and reliable pipeline and facility operations
• Locate pipelines as required through the Wisconsin One Call center and perform valve maintenance
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Relevant experience or technical training in electrical, instrumentation, controls, electronics, automation or a related field

Preferred qualifications

The following experience would be an asset, but you do not need to meet all of these qualifications to be considered:

• Familiarity with instrumentation or control systems, which may include pressure, temperature, flow, transmitters, switches, valves or similar equipment
• Understanding of safe work practices, including Stop Work Authority (SWA) and lockout/tagout (LOTO)
• Associate degree or technical training in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, controls, automation, engine maintenance or a related field
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Bristol control systems
• Experience with PLCs or other industrial control systems
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches and regulators
• Experience with gas measurement or related testing equipment
• Experience using HART Communicators, Fluke meters or similar diagnostic equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and reference documents
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical equipment, including switchgear, variable frequency drives and transformers
• Experience with compressor, pipeline, utility or other industrial equipment

This position requires candidates to

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule of approximately one week, Monday to Monday, every seven weeks
• Be available for occasional extended hours, including nights, weekends or holidays, to support emergency response
• Be able to work in varying weather and environmental conditions and, at times, confined or limited-access work areas
• Travel occasionally to other company locations for training, meetings or temporary assignments, which may include overnight stays

This position is overtime eligible. Overtime currently averages approximately 6–10%, although it varies by individual and operational needs.

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. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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 [email protected] 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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