ML / TQM Operations Engineer

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 Mainline Operations Engineering team is seeking a Compression Operations Engineer to provide engineering support to enable the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor station facilities.

The Engineer will be assigned a defined geographic area and will support compressor station assets within that area, as well as contribute to systemwide operational initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work within a high performing, multidisciplinary team and to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, field specialists, and commercial operations personnel.

This position provides a unique opportunity for hands-on field engagement, supporting day-to-day compressor station operations while developing a strong foundation in safety, operational excellence, and technical execution. The experience is designed to support the growth of well-rounded engineers who bring practical insight, sound technical fundamentals, and a strong commitment to safe and reliable operations.

What you'll do

• Perform data gathering and engineering analyses to support issue resolution, facility health assessments, root cause investigations, and risk assessments, with appropriate technical oversight as required.

• Provide field‑based operational troubleshooting support for new and ongoing issues, including site visits and collaboration with senior reliability specialists and engineers.

• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify underperforming assets, systemic issues, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.

• Facilitate operational decision-making risk assessments for compression facilities.

• Support the development and execution of treatment plans focused on reducing asset‑level and system‑wide risk.

• Conduct alternatives analysis and provide technical scoping recommendations, along with operational support for capital and expense projects, to ensure risks and proposed solutions within annual programs are effectively mitigated.

• Drive Management of Change (MOC) development and implementation, including contributing to engineering design activities under appropriate technical oversight.

• Assist in the development, review, and updating of TC Energy maintenance and operating procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil  Engineering from an accredited institution. 

• Registered, or eligible to register, with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) in good standing

• 1 - 3 years of progressive relevant engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad engineering expertise.

• Strong troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with natural gas transmission and compression facilities.

• Experience with failure investigations, root cause determination and interpretation of damage mechanisms.

• Familiarity with industry norms and standards related to equipment reliability, safety, and risk management.

• Previous experience supporting or developing maintenance processes and systems.
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and support others in adapting to a dynamic and evolving work environment.

• Proven capability to develop and implement technical solutions to complex and ambiguous problems.

• Experience applying engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issues and recommend effective improvements.

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review 

• Stay away from home overnight which will include staying in hotels or equivalent (~30% of the time)

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.