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The Opportunity

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**

What You'll Do

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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