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 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

Reporting to the Manager, Assessment and Repairs US, the Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert in the field of pipeline engineering, operations technical support, and pipeline integrity management; will perform various engineering analysis and consulting activities as well as develop and maintain engineering standards and procedures; will work within a cross functional team of subject matter experts on various engineering and technical support initiatives and programs for TC Energy; will support Operations Teams to identify and address reliability and maintenance issues; and will provide technical support in areas including of defect assessment, pipeline repairs, pipeline design and maintenance, regulatory compliance, incident response and investigation, and leak detection.

What you'll do

• Support and drive a strong safety culture in line with corporate and department initiatives.
• Provide decisions for pipeline repairs (RSTRENG, dent strain analysis, sleeves, leak repairs, composite reinforcements).

• Supports Operations and US Regulatory personnel with State PUC & PHMSA audits (49 CFR 192).

• Develops regional scopes of work aligned with strategic Capex initiatives.

• Collaborate with Project Teams for Front End Engineering and Design (FEED).

• Maintain assigned policy, plan, and procedures with current industry standards.

• Be engaged with industry affiliates and knowledgeable of current / changing regulations and internal operating procedures.
• Participate in industry events (PRCI, INGAA, SGA).
• Provide expertise, technical support, and training in technical areas such as Pipeline Assessment, Equipment Maintenance, Failure Investigation, Risk Management, Pipe Design, Pipeline Construction and Pipeline Operations and Maintenance.
• Work with internal stakeholders in Safety and Technical Services, US Gas Operations and management, Commercial Operations, and Projects to ensure activities are completed to maintain the integrity and compliant operation of system assets.
• Perform Engineering Assessments for increasing pipeline pressures, Operational changes, assessing pipeline reliability and for developing strategies to mitigate threats to pipeline integrity.
• Office 70%, field and other locations 30%; outdoors in all kinds of weather. Hazards are those typical to construction sites and during travel. Motor vehicle record check required. Overnight travel required, long duration possible.
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional engineering experience in pipeline operations, maintenance, or related infrastructure
• Working knowledge of pipeline systems, ASME standards, and basic pipeline integrity principles
• Experience in Pipeline design, maintenance, assessment, and repair.
• Experience in incident investigations and PHMSA regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a changing environment with sound decision making, judgment and independent action in line with regulation, company policies and procedures, company values and business objectives and targets
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with a pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain critical partnerships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with team members in remote locations

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 which would involve some overnight stays away from home

• Travel across borders and as such, the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this effect

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

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 careers@tcenergy.com 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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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.