What are the responsibilities and job description for the Measurement Specialist position at TC Energy?
Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself - we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!
The Opportunity
Measurement Specialist will provide Operational and Project support for Measurement equipment and Gas Quality equipment in the USGO Pacific Mountain Region.
Measurement Specialist with the knowledge and experience in remote diagnostics of SCADA and the controls necessary for the safe and reliable operation of a measurement station, timely measurement data transfer and logging, gas quality analyzers, and power distribution systems.
This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to support the development of capital projects, system designs, project commissioning, maintenance plans, measurement station audits, and assist with root cause failure analysis investigations. Successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and contribute in a team environment.
This position may sit in other TC Energy locations: across the Sandpoint - Rosalia Wallula, Redmond, and Tuscarora - BajaAreas.
What you'll do
Troubleshoot issues with measurement, regulation, control, and power systems
Read and interpret mechanical, electrical and circuit drawings
Investigate, prepare summary reports and provide solutions with Lost and Unaccounted for volumes
Interpret codes (NEC-XFO 277 and AGA Recommended Measurement Practices)
Assist with equipment failure investigation
Support the data needs for Real Time System (RTS) at the facility level
Perform monitoring and diagnostics of raw data collection and data transfer
Troubleshoot issues with flow computers, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), telecommunications equipment, process controls, motor controls, gas quality equipment, odorization equipment, indirect fired heaters, and state-of-the-art technologies for enhancing Company applications
Assist with the development of flow computer and RTU code for process changes or improvement
Support the development of the O&M and capital programs
Maintain industry standards and regulations as applied by AGA, FCC, NEC, DOT, ANSI, OSHA, etc.
Provide technical guidance in conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis for EFM, SCADA, telecommunications and process control installations
Maintain and manage software applications related activities for, laptops, flow computers and associated diagnostic/development utilities
Develop equipment preventative maintenance plans, maintenance procedures, and equipment replacement plans
Provide support to the O&M Team Leaders during regulatory audits
Provide technical support for a variety of electronic/electrical/pneumatic systems utilized in the operation of measurement and regulation facilities to transport natural gas.
Evaluate needs, then develop and implement diagnostic and interfacing utilities for EFM and telecommunication for M&R station-related equipment
Work with manufacturer representatives to solve complex performance issues with equipment
Provide reliability engineering technical support and defect elimination support
Other tasks as required
Minimum Qualifications
Two-year technical degree or equivalent education or experience in electronics
6 or more years of experience working with measurement / electronic / electrical / pneumatic control systems
Troubleshooting, problem solving, and data analysis skills
Capable of working in a self-directed work team environment
Possesses core competency skills in Gas Measurement / Regulation / Odorization / Gas Quality Measurement
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Work planning skills with computerized work management experience
Strong working knowledge of gas measurement devices such as orifice, turbine, ultrasonic and rotary/bellows type PD meters and Coriolis
Working knowledge of gas quality analytical equipment such as process chromatographs, H2S/Total Sulfur analyzers, water vapor analyzers, and Oxygen Analyzers
Working knowledge of control elements such as positioners, pneumatic relays, electronic and pneumatic actuators, stepper motors, I/P, flow and pressure controllers
Working knowledge of communication devices such as data radios, cellular data units and modems.
This position requires candidates to:
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or audits (estimated up to 15% of work schedule)
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
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
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