Wof (Geohazard) - Pipeline Integrity Engineer
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!
Application Close Date: September 30, 2024
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, WOF and Damage Prevention, this role will support a variety of pipeline integrity activities and projects involving the company's existing natural gas pipeline systems across the U.S and Canada. The WOF (Geohazard) Pipeline Integrity Engineer will assist with pipeline integrity program planning, manage and categorize geotechnical and hydrotechnical threats to pipelines, oversee investigations performed by third-party contractors, review and approve mitigation plans, produce engineering solutions to effectively monitor, assess and manage geotechnical hazards on pipeline assets, and participate in studies to develop engineering standards and procedures related to pipeline integrity projects.
This position may be based in Washington, PA; Sugar Grove, OH; Charleston, WV; Houston, TX; Calgary, Alberta. Other locations may be considered depending on the successful candidate's location.
What You'll Do
Plan, execute, and develop the WOF Threat Management Program to address geotechnical and hydrotechnical pipeline threats
Perform field work across North America to evaluate and document geotechnical and hydrotechnical pipeline threats
Report, document, and demonstrate compliance with internal WOF processes and regulatory requirements
Assist with developing internal standards and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations, codes, and industry best practices
Represent TC Energy's Pipeline Integrity group in technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders
Work with project managers and operations personnel to implement remediation and survey programs
Conduct engineering assessments, feasibility studies, and risk analyses using practical experience and engineering principles
Apply basic economic analysis and project management methods such as cost estimates, schedules, budget control, scope management, and resource planning
Review and analyze results from third-party vendors to ensure desired benefits are achieved
Provide timely technical support to various teams (regulatory, urban development, field assessment, etc.)
Coordinate and direct the work of external consultants and contractors
Make independent decisions and communicate recommendations to facilitate efficient outcomes
Perform other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
4-year degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related Engineering/Geosciences discipline (applicants without an Engineering degree but significant experience may be considered for the Technologist job ladder)
If based in Calgary, must be registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA in good standing
Candidates with a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation or a P.Tech. (Eng.) designation with an appropriate scope of practice, with ASET, may be considered at a different level
1-3 years of experience in geohazard assessment or pipeline integrity
Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192, 49CFR Part 195, and related industry standards
Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with extended project teams
Knowledge of slope stability and groundwater management
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
P.E. license or ability to obtain
User-level proficiency with ESRI desktop and field mapping applications
This position requires candidates to:
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training, potentially involving overnight stays
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.
To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid
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.
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