Mechanical Specialist

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.

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The Opportunity

The Mechanical Specialist provides expert-level technical leadership and support for natural gas compression assets, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role works closely with field operations and technical services teams to resolve complex equipment issues, improve asset reliability, and mentor technical personnel across the organization.

What you'll do

Technical Support & Operations

• Provide advanced mechanical and technical support to field teams, engineering, and regional management to ensure the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compression assets.
• Deliver technical guidance and hands-on support to Operations Technicians related to equipment operation, maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Act as a key liaison between Operations and Technical Services during equipment issue escalation, from initial identification through root cause analysis and solution implementation.
• Support incident investigations, equipment failures, and emergency operational challenges.

Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

• Mentor Operations Technicians through on-the-job coaching, troubleshooting activities, and formal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, training materials, and best-practice documentation.
• Support the technical development of Operations Engineers within Technical Services.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze equipment performance data and recommend improvements to preventative maintenance strategies, lifecycle management plans, and asset reliability programs.
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead and support cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and reliability studies using analytical tools to support data-driven decisions related to system performance, safety, and asset integrity.
• Promote standardization of equipment, maintenance practices and operating procedures across facilities.
• Lead annual Facility Health Assessments for compression facilities, prioritize equipment risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Project & Change Support

• Participate in general plant maintenance project scope development by providing recommendations to support the Operations Engineering team in the creation of high-quality Engineering Justifications.
• Initiate, lead, and support the rollout of new equipment, processes and procedures, ensuring alignment with operational needs and continuous improvement objectives (e.g., Management of Change).
• Provide mechanical expertise during the design, construction, commissioning, and operational setup of new or modified assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and share best practices, emerging technologies, and improvement opportunities that enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Millwright (Industrial Mechanic), Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering degree must also possess significant practical field experience and hands-on exposure to mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational environments.
• 10+ years of related experience
• Proven experience in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues and leading reliability initiatives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple disciplines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and influence technical teams

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience supporting natural gas compression equipment reliability
• Experience performing root cause failure analysis and benefit/cost analysis
• Strong working knowledge of rotating equipment, engines, auxiliaries, lubrication systems, and controls

This position requires candidates to:

• Complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (a record) for review
• This position will involve travel and overnight stays away from home (estimated 25% of work schedule during peak work periods) 
• Occasionally be available for extended work hours outside of standard business hours, and call-outs as needed

This position requires candidates to:

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. 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 careers@tcenergy.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.