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! 

The Opportunity

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

Based in Edson, Alberta and reporting to the Grizzly 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. 

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 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
• Assist in gas leak surveys as reported by aerial patrols if 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, 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
• 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 TransCanada's safety, health, environment and risk standards
• Operate various types of equipment- ATV’s, air compressors, generators, light towers.
• Perform tasks from other disciplines
• Able to do and understand that the position requires a lot of on the road work. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Journeyman certification in a trade or two years of post-secondary training
• 2 years related work experience 
• Excellent work safety record and a safe work attitude 

 Preferred Qualifications

• 5 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 

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 
• 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 

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 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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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.

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