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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.\nJoin us. Connect to what matters.\nThe Opportunity\nOur USGO Great Lakes Area team is seeking a Mechanic / Operator (or multi-skilled EIC/Mechanical Technician) to support the safe operation and maintenance of our natural gas facilities in the Gaylord area.\nWe are looking for a versatile, hands-on individual with experience in mechanical and/or electrical, instrumentation, and controls (EIC) systems. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to the reliability of our assets.\nWhat you’ll do\nPerform maintenance, overhaul and repair of compressor station equipment by performing such duties as: dismantling compressor station equipment, cleaning parts, inspecting vital parts for wear, repairing and/or replacing worn engine parts, fitting, realigning and assembling equipment, starting up, checking and adjusting equipment for proper operation (setting ignition, timing, injection valve clearance, etc.)\nCompile or furnish information for miscellaneous reports and forms\nWork from blueprints and construction drawings\nInspect for gas leaks and assist in maintaining safety equipment\nPerform preventative maintenance and overhaul of engines using micrometers, dial indicators, and miscellaneous hand tools\nTroubleshoot automatic control systems (electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic), locating defective parts and correcting trouble\nPossess an in-depth understanding of the entire facility in order to operate, repair, train, and develop others\nManage contractors and vendors while on-site \nAdhere to environmental policies by collecting samples \nAssist in the compilation of shipping manifests\nAssist in planning of work and participate as necessary in safety and/or team meetings and discussions\nCoordinate with gas control regarding the scheduling of maintenance to ensure operation of facility is at peak at all times\nPerform valve and operator maintenance \nTest overpressure protection devices and unit controls in accordance with recommended guidelines \nOrder/reorder necessary parts and supplies \nTest and inspect lubricating systems\nExecute all planned preventative maintenance on prime movers or other equipment such as web deflections, bump checks, crank shaft alignments, etc\nInspect, maintain, and fix station auxiliary equipment (air compressors, air dryers, generator, boiler) \nCompile station operating budget and various annual operating reports\nComplete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP and complete the required forms\nPerform LOTO on equipment\nComplete Job Safety Analysis for tasks\nLine locating and excavation monitoring as necessary\nWill be required to carry a company provided cell phone and to work a rotating on-call schedule\nOther tasks as required \nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nRelevant natural gas or energy industry experience\nThorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices\nKnowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures\nExperience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software\nWorking knowledge of operations and maintenance of gas engines, compressors, automatic control equipment, and other auxiliary equipment operated by internal combustion engines\nAbility to understand piping operating drawings\nAbility to work self-guided with minimal supervision\nBasic knowledge of instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in maintaining and troubleshooting large-bore reciprocating engines\nKnowledge of internal combustion engines, centrifugal gas compressors, and standby generators\nIndustrial experience in a plant environment\nAbility to interpret technical reference documents\nMedium voltage electrical experience involving switchgear, frequency drives, transformers, and other medium voltage equipment associated with electrically driven compressor units\nPhysical Requirements\nLift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds\nExert up to 100 pounds of physical force\nStand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time\nTwist head and back for extended periods of time\nWork in areas classified as confined space\nClimb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms\nAscend and descend slopes and ditches\nWork with hands above head\nWork lying on back\nThis position requires candidates to\nReside within 30 miles or 45 minutes of the reporting location to comply with emergency response requirements\nHave and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record\nSuccessfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing\nBe subject to call out on a rotational schedule and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes\nTravel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home\nBe subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures and cramped conditions\nDriving 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.\nAbout our business\nWe 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.\nTC 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.\nAll 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.\nLearn more\nVisit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.\nThank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7356,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Oil & Gas"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-21T17:01:34Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":84,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.837,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-25T05:49:26Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/tc-energy-mechanicoperator-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/tc-energy-mechanicoperator-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-25T23:18:53Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":32839,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1800245},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1800245"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Ftc-energy-mechanicoperator-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Ftc-energy-mechanicoperator-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Ftc-energy-mechanicoperator-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/tc-energy-mechanicoperator-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftc-energy-mechanicoperator-2"}]}