Project Manager - Reliability Execution

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The Opportunity

The Reliability Execution (RE) Team within Operations Maintenance & Support (OM&S) supports the planning and execution of complex facility maintenance for Canada Gas Operations (CGO). This includes managing complex maintenance activities and Facility Improvement Process items for Canada Operations Technical Services (COTS) and CGO, ensuring work is executed in a well-coordinated, cost-effective and safe manner.

As a Project Manager, Reliability Execution, you will be a key contributor to the management of complex facility maintenance work, supporting the reliable operation and continuous improvement of assets across TC Energy’s Canadian pipeline systems. You will report to the Manager, Reliability Execution.

In this individual contributor position, you will work closely with other groups, including Operations and Engineering, to plan, organize and execute regulated facility programs. We will rely on you to execute maintenance work while also contributing to the development of Reliability Execution’s systems, processes and tools used to plan and execute the work.

What you’ll do

• Liaise with internal customer groups to understand a project’s operational, commercial, regulatory, land, Indigenous and environmental objectives, and determine the necessary scope, deliverables, cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budget, schedule and reporting functions, while delivering work safely, on time and on budget
• Identify and mitigate risks through team engagement, risk registers, planning and controls
• Support the development of cost estimates, including appropriate allowances for risk, contingency and escalation
• Develop project plans where required, such as scopes of work, requests for proposals, regulatory applications, project execution plans, communication plans, risk management plans, change management plans, resource plans, procurement plans, safety management plans and construction management plans
• Work with Supply Chain Management throughout the full life cycle of external contractor engagements, including the development of procurement strategies, scopes of work and contracts with external service providers
• Work with Work Management to schedule resources and outages, and support material requisitions
• Maintain regular communication with client groups and manage stakeholder and client expectations
• Prepare formal reports and provide senior leadership with project updates
• Participate in the continued development of project planning and project management tools, templates and processes by identifying and applying opportunities for improvement
• Oversee project design and facilitate technical reviews to ensure all applicable specifications, codes, legal requirements and regulatory requirements are met
• Manage site execution, with an emphasis on safety, quality and project turnover, and engage Construction Management & Inspection resources where necessary
• Support the formation and continuous improvement of the Reliability Execution organization, including:
  • Executing the change management plan, including assessing the current state, developing the future-state vision, ideation and planning, and team building
  • Mapping team processes for complex maintenance development, planning and execution, and ensuring alignment with existing project and work management processes
  • Developing and maintaining formal processes and procedures for project execution, including, but not limited to, playbooks, project templates, project delivery plans, roadmaps and contract documents
  • Identifying, investigating and capitalizing on additional opportunities to support CGO and other stakeholders

Minimum qualifications

• 6 years of related project management experience
• Proficiency with PC-based computer systems and software applications, with an emphasis on SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Copilot and Power BI

Preferred qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Change management experience or certification
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or a technical trades certification in a related field
• Previous experience with Regional Asset Reliability, Pipe Integrity, In-Line Inspection, Measurement, Emissions, Fleet, Cathodic Protection, Abandonment and/or Post-Construction Reclamation projects
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied tasks, adapt to changing priorities and determine appropriate prioritization to support timely execution
• Leadership skills in delegation, negotiation, communication and consensus building to coordinate work and meet objectives. Ability to influence and demonstrate leadership without formal authority, with a highly collaborative leadership approach
• Proven ability to embrace and lead change and quickly understand new processes and related issues
• Familiarity with project management principles and practices
• Familiarity with TC Energy systems and processes, including Master Plan, Geofind and Engineering Justifications

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract for review
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training, which may involve overnight stays away from home (approximately 25%)

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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 [email protected] 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 candidate's qualifications.

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