Pipeline Technician

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. Join us. Connect to what matters. The Opportunity Our Northern Ontario Mainline / TQM Operations group is seeking an experienced Pipeline Technician to join our team, based in Woodbridge, ON.  Pipeline Technicians operate, maintain, test, and inspect 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. Reporting to the Pipeline Manager, Northern Ontario, this position will provide oversight for and execute our organization’s pipeline operations and maintenance program, damage prevention program as well as provide support to the transfer compressor operation. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills. The role is overtime eligible and will be part of an on-call rotating schedule in which you will be subject to call-out for emergency response. 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 Perform One Call line locates Perform gas leak surveys as reported by aerial patrols 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 Assist with all types of line crossings (foreign or seismic) of TC Energy pipeline assets Complete basic “as built” prints and update related documentation with respect to One Call and pipeline related schematics Identify encroachment issues, report and manage unauthorized…