Pipeliner - Ripley Compressor Station

About the position

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. We are seeking a Pipeliner who will engage as a 'leadperson' in the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines to affect continuous, efficient, and safe operations. This position is represented by the United Steelworkers Local 628 and the filling of the position is subject to the terms and conditions of the governing collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction and replacement of new and existing lines
• Patrol pipeline, repair leaks, dig and backfill ditches and bell holes
• Coat and lay pipe
• Install anodes and gates
• Operate, inspect, and lubricate valves
• Clear right-of-way utilizing hand tools and chemical sprays
• Assist with corrosion and leakage surveys
• Gauge wells and record readings
• Paint buildings, pipeline markers, piping, and other facilities using spraying and brushing equipment
• Load and unload tools, equipment, and material
• Operate equipment, such as: power winch, pneumatic tools (pavement breakers, jack hammers and tampers), tapping machine, and water pumps and using hand tools, such as: picks, shovels, pipe and ratchet wrenches, dies, pipe cutters, etc.
• Manage contractors and vendors while on-site
• Use various mowers and weed eaters to keep facility maintained
• Adhere to environmental policies by collecting samples and following appropriate reporting procedures and associated clean-up of any spills
• Assist in the compilation of shipping manifests
• Maintain public relations with farmers, landowners, consumers, contractors, and other utility workers
• Operate Company pickup truck
• Complete work orders, enter data into the work management system, create new work orders, etc. in SAP
• Other tasks as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic mathematical and computer skills
• Ability to understand piping operating drawings

Nice-to-haves

• One or two years of technical training and/or experience in mechanics, heavy equipment, electrical/electronics, pipeline, or wells
• Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Experience repairing pipeline leaks and locating and marking pipelines
• Experience with valve operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair
• Experience operating and maintaining high pressure natural gas pipelines and/or facilities
• Mechanical knowledge, skills, and experience
• SAP experience