Construction 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 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
The Construction Technician will be based in Spruce Grove, Alberta and reports to the Construction Services West Manager. This Technician builds and repairs pipeline assets in a manner that meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain core operational task qualifications and will be required to perform tasks from other disciplines when business needs require.
What you'll do
Planning, coordinating and supervising onsite third-party contractors
Ensuring all work tasks and duties comply with TransCanada's Operating Procedures and Community, Safety and Environmental Policies
Support the execution of all phases of pipeline maintenance including hot cuts, hot taps, cold cuts, casing projects, class upgrades, hydro-testing, re-coating of pipelines, and other various projects related to pipeline construction
Maintaining excellent crew collaboration during work activities
Communicating with Construction Foreman and team members to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively and efficiently
Perform emergency response activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires high school diploma, or equivalency is required (GED)
High degree of respect for safe work habits
Proven experience safely and effectively performing physically demanding labor duties as required Ability to read and interpret pipeline drawings, one call clearances and project specific drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
Related pipeline / facility construction and/or maintenance experience in the Oil and Gas industry
Computer proficiency (Windows, Word, email)
Previous experience working with high pressure natural gas.
This position requires candidates to:
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
Travel often (95%) to support construction activities in other company locations which will require overnight stays away from home and may be for long duration
Work a modified work schedule (9 days on/5 days off)
Be subject to overtime, extended work hours and work weeks, as needed.
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.
Learn more
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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
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