Rotating Equipment and Turbomachinery Subject Matter Expert

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 Facilities, Reliability & Integrity (FRI) team provides technical governance and expertise for critical disciplines in the design, construction, and operation of TC Energy assets. We comprise deep technical subject matter expertise to resolve complex enterprise-wide problems and influence external industry codes and standards.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep industry experience in the mechanical engineering design, commissioning, and operations of reciprocating and turbomachinery compression equipment. You will bring asset management and reliability-centered maintenance expertise to advance our maintenance strategies and act as a technical authority on standards, advising business units on complex technical issues while representing TC Energy on industry code committees.

As a subject matter expert in turbomachinery and reciprocating equipment, you will support operations, technical services, projects, and external vendors. You will be a key member of the cross-functional team advancing the enterprise probabilistic reliability modeling framework, data collection techniques, and asset management strategies.

**Position not eligible for relocation assistance**

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) and document contact for engineering specifications and standards across pre-qualification, design, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair
• Resolve variance requests and feedback on reciprocating equipment and turbomachinery standards; maintain and improve standards based on performance data, trends, and lessons learned
• Collaborate with Technical Services teams to maintain an enterprise view of key technical risks and performance metrics
• Provide independent peer review of project deliverables to ensure compliance, quality, and effective implementation of turbomachinery standards
• Lead cross-functional initiatives advancing probabilistic reliability modeling, data collection, and asset management strategies
• Quantify operational reliability/availability gaps and enable value-based maintenance capital allocation across pipeline infrastructure
• Evaluate industry best practices and RAM-Performance modeling tools to optimize reliability, cost, risk, and performance
• Own enterprise tools supporting performance management and long-term maintenance strategy
• Lead a cross-business unit technical community of practice to support knowledge transfer and best practices sharing
• Provide technical advisory support to project teams, engineering service providers, and equipment vendors on complex technical issues
• Advise business units on vendor procurement, pre-qualification, contractual relationships, and performance management
• Initiate and lead R&D projects to improve equipment design and engineering standards
• Represent TC Energy on key technical code committees (API S.O.M.E., PRCI, CGA GTEN, ASME IGTI) and influence industry standards

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Professional Engineer (P. Eng. or PE) designation
• Calgary-based candidates must be registered or eligible for registration with APEGA
• 20+ years of progressive relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of applicable industry regulations, codes, and standards for turbomachinery and ancillary systems
• Experience developing and managing engineering standards, specifications, and procedures
• Technical expertise in engineering design, design oversight, and quality assurance
• Owner's Engineer experience managing turbomachinery vendors and relationships
• Willingness to travel to project and vendor sites as required

• Graduate degree in Engineering
• SMRP Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional
• Deep knowledge of reciprocating equipment and turbomachinery (gas turbine design, manufacturing methods, thermal/combustion performance, rotor-dynamics, materials science)
• R&D, testing, validation, and technology development experience with reciprocating equipment
• Proficiency in technical design audits and condition monitoring/prognostic analytics
• Extensive field commissioning and startup experience
• Subject matter expertise in complex operability and failure investigations
• Ability to balance customer needs with technical, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Clear communication of complex technical issues to all leadership levels
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven with excellent time management and interpersonal skills

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. #LI-Hybrid

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 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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