Damage Prevention 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

Our Canada Gas Operations group is seeking an experienced Damage Prevention Technician to join our Southern Ontario and Quebec Pipeline team, based in Hamilton, ON. Damage Prevention Technicians play a key role in protecting our natural gas pipeline, valves and associated assets in a manner which meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to the Pipeline Manager / Directeur, Southern Ontario and Quebec, this position will provide oversight for and execute our organization’s damage prevention program, as well as provide support to pipeline operations. 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 One Call line locates
• Perform gas leak surveys as reported by aerial patrols
• 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
• 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 activities
• Communicate and provide damage prevention education to contractors, the public, landowners, and government agencies relative to gas operations
• Assist with general pipeline right-of-way (ROW) maintenance activities such as erosion or sink hole repairs, line patrols, and installation of identification signs and posts
• Provide on call support to the region
• Perform and assist with various tasks associated with in-line inspection programs
• Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment
• Provide support as necessary to the operation of transfer compressor for pipeline pull downs

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum completion of third year of trades program or two years of technical training from a recognized institution
• 2 years relevant damage prevention experience
• Experience with utility locating equipment
• Proven encroachment, corrosion and crossings knowledge, skills, and experience
• Excellent work safety record and a safe work attitude
• Proficient communication and problem-solving skills when working with the public and third-party stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Utilisphere, Ontario OneCall and Geofind Software
• 5 years relevant work experience related to Pipelines
• Knowledge of the OneCall Legislation in Ontario
• Experience operating and maintaining high pressure natural gas pipelines and/or facilities
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or SAP experience

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.

• 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.
• TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].