Pipeline Technician

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Fairview; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a skilled Pipeline Technician to support the Grizzly Pipeline Operations in Northern Alberta. Based in Fairview, Alberta, you will inspect, maintain and operate natural gas pipelines, valves and related equipment, performing isolation, purges and return-to-service activities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You'll bring journeyman certification or two years post-secondary training and a strong safety record, with travel up to 70% and potential relocation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, troubleshooting and repair on pipeline equipment and components.
• Plan and lead pipeline isolation, blowdowns and gas handling activities.
• Conduct purging, loading and bleed-ins to pressurize pipelines and return to service.
• Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and related equipment.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor and third-party activities on projects.

Education

Journeyman certification in a trade

Two years related work experience

Excellent safety record

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Job description

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.

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 Fairview, 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. This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program. 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

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets. 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. 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.