Pipeline Technician

2 weeks ago


North Bay, Canada TC Energy Full time

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

Posting Close Date: April 1, 2024

The Opportunity

Our Northern Ontario Mainline / TQM Operations group is seeking an experienced Pipeline Technician to join our team, based in North Bay, ON. Pipeline Technicians operate, maintain, test, and inspect our natural gas pipeline, valves & operators and associated pipeline building assemblies in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Pipeline Manager, Northern Ontario, this position will provide oversight for and execute our organization’s pipeline operations and maintenance program, damage prevention program as well as provide support to the transfer compressor operation. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with mínimal supervision, who possesses excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills.
- Week 1: Monday to Thursday 9 hours / day; Friday is an 8-hour day_
- Week 2: Monday to Thursday 9 hours / day; Friday is a Regular Day Off (RDO)_

What you’ll do
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting and repair on equipment such as actuators, valves, stem seals, and other related components
- Plan and lead pipeline isolation, blowdowns and other gas handling activities including installation and operation of air movers/expellers
- Conduct pipeline purging, loading and bleed ins to pressurize pipelines, and complete return to service activities
- Provide support as necessary to the operation of transfer compressor for pipeline pull downs
- Perform One Call line locates
- Perform gas leak surveys as reported by aerial patrols
- Perform and assist with various tasks associated with in-line inspection programs
- Complete preventative and corrective maintenance PMs/CMs as required and close out work orders.
- Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new notifications, etc. in SAP
- Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment
- Read and interpret alignment sheets
- Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low complexity projects to include the coordination and monitoring of contractor work activities or third-party active control
- Provide coaching, mentoring and training to other personnel
- Assist with all types of line crossings (foreign or seismic) of TC Energy pipeline assets
- Complete basic “as built” prints and update related documentation with respect to One Call and pipeline related schematics
- Identify encroachment issues, report and manage unauthorized activities
- Communicate and provide damage prevention education to contractors, the general public, landowners, and government agencies relative to gas operations
- Assist with general pipeline right-of-way (ROW) maintenance activities such as erosion or sink hole repairs, line patrols, and installation of identification signs and posts
- Complete LDAR repairs, planned and corrective maintenance as required
- Provide on call support to the region
- Perform tasks from other disciplines

Minimum Qualifications
- Journeyman certification in a trade (i.e., Millwright, HD Mechanic) or two years of post-secondary training in a related field
- 5 years relevant work experience related to Pipelines
- Proven Mechanical knowledge, skills and experience
- Excellent work safety record and a safe work attitude

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with valve operation, inspection, maintenance and repair
- Experience operating and maintaining high pressure natural gas pipelines and/or facilities
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or SAP experience
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
- Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
- Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training will be required (estimated up 50% of work schedule)
- Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program.

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._

Learn more

Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
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