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EIC Controls

Slave Lake, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Sep 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The EIC Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at natural gas compression facilities. This role involves managing low to medium complexity projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support for auxiliary equipment.

Job details

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 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. The Opportunity We are currently seeking an Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Technician to join our Canada Gas Operations team based in Slave Lake, AB. Controls Technicians repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform other planned maintenance and corrective tasks on assigned electronic, electrical, pneumatic and/or mechanical control systems, devices, and ancillary equipment. Reporting to the Area Manager (Aurora Central Area), the EIC Controls Technician will operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment (including but not limited to industrial gas turbines, natural gas generators, boilers, air compressors, and PLC control systems) in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will also be required to perform tasks from other disciplines. This position is eligible for overtime, and the regular work schedule will be: Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; Friday off Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday What you’ll do Perform installation, testing, repair, and maintenance on compressor station equipment, and other facilities relevant to the pipeline system as required Conduct routine regular maintenance on gas turbine packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment Troubleshoot, test, & maintain shutdown devices, fire & gas systems, auxiliary systems, HVAC systems, relief and over-pressure protection devices, control valves, PLC’s & control systems Install & configure software in control systems Perform emergency repairs to meet customer and client needs Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energy's Community, Safety and Environment policies and procedures as well as accepted risk standards Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low/medium complexity projects including the coordination and monitoring of contractor work activities or third-party active control Complete all administrative functions related to position and duties Maintain core operational task qualifications Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to other personnel Perform Pre-Start Safety Reviews Minimum Qualifications Journeyman Electrician certification 5 years of related industry experience Proven excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills Preferred Qualifications Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/Blueworx) and SAP experience Previous experience with high pressure natural gas Current with technological advances in the compression field and PLC's Experience with Waukesha/CAT natural gas power generation and Solar/GE gas turbines This position requires candidates to: Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract for review Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing Travel to company locations for daily operations, temporary assignments, meetings or training will be required, which will involve overnight stays away from home base (estimated up 70% of work schedule) Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required About our business We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets. 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 [email protected] 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. Learn more Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Electrician certification and possess at least 5 years of relevant industry experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work in an on-call rotation are required for this position.