Damage Prevention Engineer
About The Position
TC Energy is seeking an experienced Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma practitioner for a process optimization role within Damage Prevention (DP), supporting ROW & Threat Management. This role focuses on bottom-up process improvement, working directly with DP program and element owners to map current processes, identify inefficiencies, redesign workflows for lean execution, and document system connections. The goal is to bring structured process methodologies to enable more efficient, scalable, and connected execution. The successful candidate will report to the Damage Prevention Integration and Enablement manager and partner with DP stakeholders to improve work processes using Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
Requirements
- 10+ years of pipeline industry experience
- Engineering degree required
- Calgary based
- Engineers must be registered, or eligible to be registered, as a professional engineer (P. Eng) with APEGA
- Demonstrated ability to remain subject-matter neutral while challenging and redesigning how work is performed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-directed, pragmatic, and comfortable working in ambiguous environments.
Nice To Haves
- 15+ years of experience applying Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement methodologies in complex operational environments.
- Strong facilitation experience leading process mapping and optimization efforts with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Damage Prevention program and element owners to map current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and redesign workflows using Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma principles.
- Facilitate hands-on process improvement workshops focused on optimizing execution, clarity of handoffs, and system connectivity.
- Document optimized processes and how individual elements interconnect across Damage Prevention and ROW & Threat Management.
- Apply continuous improvement methodologies to support bottom-up process redesign, independent of existing governance or organizational constructs.
- Serve as a process improvement partner, not a program owner.
- Enable practical, scalable process designs that support the evolution of current operating models.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model
- Flexible dress code
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
