Damage Prevention 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

The Opportunity

Our Regional Pipeline Operations team is looking to add an experienced Damage Prevention / Pipeline Technician to the team in Barrie, ON. In this role you will be expected to answer and complete Ontario 1 Call locates that are submitted to TCE and respond to any unauthorized crossings and/or encroachments. You will also learn to operate, maintain, test, and inspect our natural gas pipeline, valves and associated pipeline building assemblies in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- _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 to high 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
- Minimum completion of third year of trades program or two years of technical training from a recognized institution
- 2 years of relevant work experience
- Proven Mechanical knowledge, skills and experience

Preferred Qualifications
- 5 years relevant work experience related to Pipelines
- Experience with valve and valve operator operation, inspection, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting
- 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)
- Participate in an on-call schedule

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas 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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- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
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