Pipeline Maintenance Technician

Trans Mountain Corporation; Thompson; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Mountain Corporation is seeking a Pipeline Maintenance Technician to oversee field operations and maintenance of the TMPL integrity program. The role focuses on ensuring effective functioning of field operations, inspections and maintenance activities across TMPL and Puget Sound, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The position involves coordinating with contractors, managing multiple priorities, and traveling as required to support pipeline integrity across field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Crane Operation and Heavy Equipment certifications preferred.
• NACE Coating Inspector I certification preferred.
• Valid Class 1 drivers license preferred.
• At least 1 year of progressive experience.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hot work activities including pipe replacements, hot tapping, stoppling and in-line inspections.
• Provide oversight of contractors performing anomaly digs and other ground disturbance activities to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Oversee right-of-way vegetation management (RoW clearing and signage).
• Operate commercial vehicles over 11,000kgs gross vehicle weight and heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, rubber tire hoe).
• Coordinate civil construction activities (excavation, compaction, backfilling, water handling, rip rap).
• Coordinate Cathodic Protection asset installation and related civil works.
• Coordinate facility and ground maintenance and snow removal.
• Provide emergency response capabilities to right-of-way locations.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Safety-conscious mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Crane Operation certification

NACE Coating Inspector I certification

Tools

Valid Class 1 Drivers license

Job description

Location: North Thompson, British Columbia, Canada

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.
As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.
With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled‑worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: North Thompson

Department: Pipeline Integrity Maintenance

Reports to: Supervisor, Pipeline Maintenance

Worker Type: Employee

Schedule Type: Full-time

Work Setting: Field

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Pipeline Maintenance Tech. In this position, you will play a key role in being responsible for ensuring effective functioning of the field operations of the pipeline integrity program for TMPL and Puget Sound. The position plays a central role in the completion of field portion of the TMPL integrity program. This position offers the opportunity to perform both pipeline maintenance operational work and inspection duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee hot work activities including pipe replacements, hot tapping, stoppling and in line inspections.
• Provide oversight of contractors performing anomaly digs and other ground disturbance activities on or near right of ways to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, procedures and regulations.
• Provides oversight of Trans Mountain right of way vegetation management program (RoW clearing and signage program).
• Operate commercial vehicles over 11,000kgs gross vehicle weight and heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, rubber tire hoe), while ensuring all equipment follows local laws and regulations.
• Oversee civil construction activities (excavation, compaction, backfilling, water handling and rip rap armor construction)
• Coordinate civil construction activities for Cathodic Protection asset installation.
• Coordinates facility and ground maintenance activities including grounds maintenance and snow removal.
• Provides emergency response capabilities to right of way locations.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Crane Operation and Operation of Heavy Equipment certifications is preferred.
• NACE Coating Inspector I certification is preferred.
• A valid class 1 Drivers license would be preferred.
• At least 1 year of progressive experience.
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.
• Schedule is Monday to Friday.

We invite applicants from outside the position location to apply. Relocation to the position location will be required and domestic relocation assistance may be considered for the successful candidate.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.