Pipeline Technician, South Ontario

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 Canada Gas Operations group is seeking an experienced Pipeline Technician to join our Southern Ontario team, based in Ancaster, ON. Pipeline Technicians 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.

Reporting to the Pipeline Manager (Southern Ontario and Quebec), this position will provide oversight for and execute our organization's pipeline operations and maintenance program, damage prevention program as well as provide support to the transfer compressor operation. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills.

The role is overtime eligible and will be part of an on-call rotating schedule in which you will be subject to call-out for emergency response. The regular work schedule will be:

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 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 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

Journeyman certification in a trade (i.e., Millwright, HD Mechanic) or two years of post-secondary training in a related field

5 years relevant work experience related to Pipelines

Proven Mechanical knowledge, skills, and experience

Excellent work safety record and a safe work attitude

Preferred Qualifications

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 50% 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 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.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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