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 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 USGO Eagle Area team is seeking a Pipeline Technician in the Eagle or Downington region to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and cathodic protection systems.

 
This individual must be a motivated individual, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem-solving skills, positive attitude, communication skills, and decision-making skills. 

 
What you’ll do

• Participate in PHMSA and regulatory inspections

• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic equipment

• Locate pipelines per the One Call center and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint, flags and permanent line markers.

• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/Blue Worx, and create routes and enter data in PCS

• Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with landowners, contractors, and customers

• Complete required Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company documentation

• Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repairs, clearing and inspection of right-of-way, and assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves and pipeline segments

• Patrol pipeline right-of-way and conduct leak surveys

• Operate company truck and equipment

• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, leak repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects

• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain large and small diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment 

• Other tasks as required include various duties at compressor and measurement and regulation stations

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Demonstrated work experience in a related industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading, comprehending, and applying DOT codes and ANSI/AMSE standards

• Knowledge of the installation of impressed current ground beds and rectifiers

• 2-3 years of experience performing test point surveys with a field data logger (Messa Tablet, etc.)

• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators

• Ability to interpret technical reference documents

• Experience locating and marking subsurface pipeline infrastructure

• Experience with Allen Bradley and/or Bristol controls

• Thorough understanding of the test equipment used to maintain control systems

• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators

• Experience with various types of gas measurement testing equipment 

• Ability to interpret technical reference documents

• Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices

• Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software

 
This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record and obtain TC Energy DOT driver status

• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing

• Require on call rotation 7 days on, emergency response.

• Obtain operator qualifications to perform various tasks

• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home

• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions

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 whe