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Compression Specialist
Westcoast Energy Inc
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Posting End Date: November 24, 2026 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position At Enbridge, safety goes beyond being a priority; it forms the base of all our activities. We are looking for an experienced Compression Specialist to act as the senior technical expert for our West Coast Transmission compression fleet. Your expertise ensures safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally conscious operation of vital compression and power generation assets in British Columbia. You will affect important operational and investment choices, enhance equipment reliability and performance, and work with diverse teams to help sustain our transmission operations over the long term. Bring your technical leadership and directly influence the reliability, safety, and performance of critical energy infrastructure. Join our team today and contribute to shaping the future of our transmission operations. What You Will Do: * Offer technical direction and oversight regarding the performance, reliability, and operational excellence of the West Coast Transmission compression fleet. * Lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause investigations, condition monitoring initiatives, and equipment performance analysis to improve asset reliability and availability. * Collaborate with Operations, Gas Control, Automation, Engineering, Projects, Supply Chain, OEMs, and vendors to support maintenance activities, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Develop technical recommendations, repair scopes, maintenance approaches, and overhaul plans for compression and power generation equipment. * Support commissioning, startup activities, modernization projects, and facility expansions while ensuring compliance with company standards and safe work practices. * Monitor equipment health, fleet run hours, reliability metrics, and efficiency targets to find opportunities for performance optimization and lifecycle improvements. * Provide functional leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to employees and contractors involved in compression analysis, maintenance planning, troubleshooting, and specialized field activities. Who You Are: * Related university degree or equivalent experience and seven-plus years’ experience OR nine-plus years of previous field operations experience, OR equivalent mix of formal education and experience. * Extensive experience in compression operations, maintenance, reliability, asset management, technical services, or a related field. * Strong expertise in gas compression systems, turbomachinery, rotating equipment reliability, maintenance planning, asset lifecycle management, LM 2500 or similar experience. * Established skill in delivering technical direction, impacting operational methods, and boosting asset performance throughout multiple facilities. * Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop practical, risk-based solutions. * Strong communication, collaboration, partner management, and relationship-building skills. * Proficiency with maintenance management, asset management, and business systems. * Valid driver's licence with a safe driving record. Preferred: * Professional designation or certification such as P.Eng., CTech, Red Seal/Journeyperson, or equivalent. * Experience with DLE Mapping, predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, equipment diagnostics, and reliability-centered maintenance practices. * Experience supporting major overhauls, commissioning activities, facility upgrades, and capital projects. * Ability to interpret technical documentation, performance data, and asset health information to develop actionable recommendations. * Experience mentoring technical teams and sharing subject matter expertise across geographically dispersed operations. * Demonstrated dedication to safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Working Conditions: * Regular travel to operational facilities and project sites is required. * Participation in field activities, troubleshooting efforts, maintenance events, and project support activities. * Occasional additional hours may be required to support operational priorities, outages, commissioning activities, and critical equipment events. * Safety-sensitive position requiring adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Benefits: * A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability. * A paid parenthood leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event. * Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option. * Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays. * An Employee and Family Assistance Program. * A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being. * Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, and have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an [Equal Opportunity Employer](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf). We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [careers@enbridge.com](mailto:careers@enbridge.com). Information For Applicants: * Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. 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