Pipeline Technician

TC Energy; Rapid City (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy seeks an experienced Pipeline Technician to support Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines. The role focuses on operating, maintaining and inspecting compressor stations, valves and pipeline sites with up to 70% travel readiness.

Based in Canada with relocation options, you will coordinate isolations, perform purges, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman certification or two years of post-secondary training.
• Minimum five years in related pipeline industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair actuators, valves and related components.
• Plan pipeline isolation, blowdowns and gas handling activities.
• Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and related equipment.
• Read alignment sheets and facility drawings; update red line drawings as needed.
• Lead small projects; coordinate contractor work and monitor safety compliance.
• Enter data into SAP; close out work orders and create notifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Reading drawings

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman certification or 2 years of post-secondary training

Tools

SAP

CMMS

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.

The Opportunity

Our Prairies Pipeline team is looking to add an experienced Pipeline Technician to our growing team in Saskatchewan, as part of our Canada Gas Operations.

Based in Caron, Regina, Grenfell SK or Brandon, MB and reporting to the Prairies 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
• Capable of performing the role effectively while accommodating the substantial travel and time-on-the-road commitments it requires
• 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 and relevant facility drawings
• 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
• Conduct line locates and assist in the management of third party crossings
• Complete LDAR repairs, planned and corrective maintenance as required
• Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energy's safety, health, environment and risk standards
• Operate various types of equipment- ATV’s, air compressors, generators, light towers
• Perform tasks from other disciplines

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman certification in a trade or two years of post-secondary training
• 5 years relevant related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 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
• Excellent work safety record and a safe work attitude

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

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 when driving is an essential job function.

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. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] 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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