Pipeline Technician (Rocky Mountain Region) (Medicine Hat, AB, CA)

Pipeline Technician (Rocky Mountain Region)

Reference Code: 104246

Location: Canada (CA) – Medicine Hat, AB or Princess, AB
Job Category: Pipeline/Power Operations
Employment Type: Employee Full-time
Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program
Application Deadline: 05/24/2022

We all need energy. It warms our homes, cooks our food, gives us light, and gets us where we need to go. It also improves our quality of life in countless other ways. At TC Energy, our job is to deliver that energy to millions of people who depend on it across North America. And we take our job very seriously. 

Guided by our values of safety, innovation, responsibility, collaboration and integrity, we develop and operate our facilities safely, reliably and with care for our impact on the environment. With our presence across the continent, our people play an active role in building strong communities. 

We’re proud of how our hard work and commitment sets us apart and benefits society, every day. We’re looking for new team members who share our values and are ready to take on exciting challenges.

The opportunity
We are seeking a Pipeline Technician to join our Canada Gas Operations team in Southern Alberta. Reporting to the Rocky Mountain Region Pipeline Manager, the successful candidate will operate, maintain, test, and inspect our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout Southern Alberta.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal 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
• 2 years of relevant work experience related to Pipelines
• Proven Mechanical knowledge, skills and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

This position requires candidates to:

• 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
• 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
• The hours of work in this role may need to be extended as business needs arise, and the position is subject to call out in emergency situations
• 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.
 

Apply now!

Apply to this posting by 05/24/2022 using reference code 104246. You must apply through our jobs system at jobs.tcenergy.com. Only applications submitted through our system will be acknowledged. Applications may be submitted using a mobile device or a desktop / laptop computer.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.