Pipeline Technician, Badlands Pipe

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At TC Energy we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step personal accountability one team and active learning we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

Our Badlands Pipeline Operations team is looking to add an experienced Pipeline Technician to our growing team in Southern Alberta of our Canada Gas Operations.

Based in Medicine Hat/Brooks Alberta and reporting to the Badlands Pipe Team Manager this position supports the Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines business and requires application of mechanical and technical skills to keep our natural gas compressor stations measurement stations and pipeline sites running smoothly.

As a Pipeline Technician this position acts as the primary isolation coordinator as well as operates maintains tests and inspects 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.

This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program.

The regular work schedule will be:

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 youll do

• Perform inspections troubleshooting and repair on equipment such as actuators valves stem seals and other related components

• Capable of performing the role effectively while accommodating the substantial travel and time-on-the-road commitments it requires

• 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

• Assist in gas leak surveys as reported by aerial patrolsif requested by the area

• 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 SAP

• Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment

• Read and interpret alignment sheets and relevant facility drawings

• 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

• Complete basic as built prints and update related documentation with respect pipeline related schematics(red line drawings)

• Identify encroachment issues report and manage unauthorized activities

• Complete LDAR repairs planned and corrective maintenance as required

• Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energys safety health environment and risk standards

• Operate various types of equipment- ATVs air compressors generators light towers

• Perform tasks from other disciplines

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Journeyman certification in a trade or two years of post-secondary training

• 5 years relevant related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years relevant work experience related to Pipelines

• 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

• Excellent work safety record and a safe work attitude

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid drivers license and provide a drivers 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 to 70% of work schedule)

• Work extended hours (estimated up to 30% of work schedule)

• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures

Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure spanning Canada the U.S. and Mexico. Every day our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needsmoving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable reliable and sustainable power across North America while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race religion age sex color national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidates qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.