Pipeline Technician

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: 26 January 2023- The opportunity-
- This position is for an #energyproblemsolver who is a self-starter, capable of working with mínimal supervision, who possesses excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills.- The regular work schedule for this position will be:_
- Week 1 - Monday to Thursday at 9 hours per day; 8 hours on Friday_
- Week 2 - Monday to Thursday at 9 hours per day; Friday is a day off_
- What you’ll do- Plan and lead pipeline isolation and gas handling activities including blowing down, purging and pressuring pipelines and the installation and operation of air movers/expellers
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting and repair on equipment such as actuators, valves, stem seals, and other related components
- Assist with various tasks associated with in-line inspection programs
- Perform line locates
- 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 line locating and pipeline related schematics
- Identify encroachment issues
- Communicate with contractors, the general public, landowners, and government agencies relative to gas operations
- Read and interpret alignment sheets
- Lead/manage the safe and efficient completion of low-complexity projects, including coordination and monitoring of contractor work activities or third-party active control
- 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
- Perform gas leak surveys
- Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create notifications in SAP
- Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment
- Respond to emergencies as needed
- Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of second year of a trades program, or two years of technical training
- 1 - 5 years of proven Mechanical knowledge, skills and experience related to Pipelines and Valves
- Preferred Qualifications- Previous experience related to Pipelines
- Technical diploma or apprenticeship training
- Experience with valve operation, inspection, maintenance and repair
- Experience operating and maintaining high pressure natural gas pipelines and/or facilities
- 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
- Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required
- Carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders to swing valves, wear a respirator, work in extreme temperatures, and walk extensively in indoor and outdoor industrial areas
- Travel to other company locations for project support, temporary assignments, meetings, emergencies, or training which may involve overnight stays away from home
- Spend more than 50% of their time away from their home location during peak project times

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._

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