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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.\nDepending on qualifications, candidates may be considered at the appropriate level within the technician career ladder.\nThe successful candidate must reside within 30 miles or 45 minutes of the reporting location to comply with emergency response requirements. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, they may be offered a position at the appropriate skill level and/or career ladder.\nWhat you’ll do\nInstall, commission, troubleshoot, test, repair, operate, and maintain power, process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, meters and regulators, shut down devices, auxiliary systems, relief and over pressure protection devices, control systems, AC and DC electrical systems, medium to high voltage motor control centers, flame and gas detection systems, and ignition systems\nPerform routine and major mechanical maintenance on units and associated equipment, ensuring reliability and safe operation\nInstall, commission, troubleshoot, test, repair, operate, and maintain electric and natural gas driven engines, reciprocating and turbine gas compressors, standby generators, pumps, low pressure and steam boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, cooler fans, valves and operators, line heaters, reboilers, flares, regulating equipment, communication systems and other associated electrical equipment used in natural gas compression\nMaintain PLCs, pneumatic and electronic control valves, transmitters, switches, regulators, gas quality devices, gas line heaters, chart recorders, gas measurement equipment, and odorizers\nAssemble, install, test, and maintain instrumentation, electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, apparatuses, fixtures, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment using hand and power tools\nPerform diagnostic tests, accuracy tests, calibrations, and replacements of various equipment and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow, speed, and vibration), gages, transmitters and controllers with test equipment such as a Hart Communicator, TREX and Fluke meter\nConduct preventative maintenance on gas turbine and reciprocating compressor units, both natural gas and electric driven and associated auxiliary equipment including HVAC\nOperate compression facilities and auxiliary equipment\nMonitor high voltage MCC’s\nInspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment such as actuators, valves, stem seals and other components\nInstalls and maintains conduit and wiring, network cables, fiber optics, tubing, and solenoid valves, transmitters, switches, and similar devices needed to power, sequence, control, and protect electrical and mechanical equipment and systems\nInspects, tests, and repairs generators and their control circuits, motor control centers, AC and DC power systems, transformers, transfer switches, and other equipment and devices associated with power generation and/or distribution\nCorrectly interprets and applies the National Electric Code; sizes wire, conduit, motor overloads, breakers, and similar devices\nReads, interprets, and updates single line diagrams, flow schematics, circuit diagrams,\nP&IDs, instruction manuals, station maps, and other written materials to install and trouble shoot equipment and systems\nLocate and mark underground facilities per 811\nPlan and lead pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, blowdowns, purging and pressuring up\nMonitor contractor activity on-site\nSupport US Regulatory Compliance and external inspection agencies on integrated and field inspections\nIdentify requirements for technical and physical management of change (MOC) and act as\nMOC originator and/or coordinator\nComplete work orders, entering data, create new work orders in SAP/BlueWorx, and other task specific software programs\nCompile prepare and maintain records related to DOT audits, accuracy test, calibrations, equipment changes, relief valves test and gas analysis\nPlan and coordinate activities acting as operations representative performing all required operations tasks and inspections for maintenance and capital construction projects including but not limited to hot work, energy isolation, gas handling, NORMS and Benzene monitoring, critical lifts, pipeline inspections, pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) and commissioning activities when required\nMaintain facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities\nPerform other duties as required at compressor stations, M&R stations, storage and pipeline facilities\nMinimum Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent\nElectrical, instrumentation, and controls experience in a related industry\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience maintaining control systems and using various types of gas measurement testing equipment\nMaster Electrician License or equivalent. (i.e. mining electrical certification)\nIndustry certification such as ISA desired\nAbility to interpret technical reference documents and P&ID drawings\nExperience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software\nThis position requires candidates to:\nPossess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain TC Energy DOT driver status. \nMaintain a safe driving record\nObtain operator qualifications to perform applicable covered tasks\nSuccessfully complete TC Energy EIC Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 training\nSuccessfully complete TC Energy Measurement boot camp. (6503)\nSuccessfully complete TC Energy Regulation boot camp. (6504)\nSuccessfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, to include drug and alcohol testing\nBe subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes\nBe willing to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which may involve some overnight stays away from home\nBe able to work in adverse weather and temperatures conditions, as well as cramped spaces\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\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":9063,"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":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Oil & Gas"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T23:01:52Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":2,"expected_fill_days":22,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-17T05:46:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/tc-energy-mechanicoperator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/tc-energy-mechanicoperator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-17T21:06:09Z","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":5483,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-18T00:00:00Z"}},"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"},{"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"},{"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"},{"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\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Ftc-energy-mechanicoperator"}]}