Welder

TC Energy•Saint Albans, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Construction Services Team Leader and based in St Albans WV, the successful candidate will work on a pipeline construction team and will be responsible for supporting activities with welding for both structural and high-pressure piping systems. This role is based out of the St Albans WV, Construction Services, and candidates must be willing to relocate within a one-hour commuting distance of shop. This position is represented by United Steelworkers Local 628 and the filling of the position is subject to the terms and conditions of the governing collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3 or more years’ experience in pipeline construction or related field
Experience welding on high pressure natural gas and/or oil pipeline systems, cellulose (mild steel) and low hydrogen.
High degree of respect for safe work habits and the care and maintenance of tools
Knowledge of labor, safety, and environmental regulations
Proven strong planning and organization skills
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direction
Capacity to understand company practices and procedures and develop/apply site specific procedures
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
Time management skills
Willingness to learn and work towards continuous improvement
Ability to work with a computer and interface with management systems for expense preparation, timesheet reporting, and e-mail
Knowledge of API 1104 welding regulations
Applicant must demonstrate ability to pass welding test per API 1104 regulations prior to hiring.
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Must be willing to reside within one (1) hour driving distance of the St Albans, WV Construction Services shop.
Travel often (75%) to support construction activities in other company locations which will require overnight stays away from home and may be for long duration.
Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in a related field or a welding certificate
Knowledge with TD Williamson tapping equipment
Familiarity with MS Office including Word and Excel or similar software

Responsibilities

Provide welding, cellulose (mild steel) and low hydrogen, and other construction related support to Construction Services
Participate in pre-job planning and staging of equipment and resources prior to executing work activities
Coordinate work activities and provide active control to third party contractors and able to work with and oversee contractors
Welding branch connections on high pressure natural gas pipeline systems in preparation for hot-tap work
Shop fabrication welding of piping assemblies and hydro testing
Assist and preparation of pre-job documentation Job Safety Analysis (JSA); review and creation of JSA's
Ensure all work tasks and duties comply with TransCanada's Operating Procedures (TOPs), Community, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, and related state legislation
Provide support for emergency pipeline repairs to both natural gas and oil pipeline systems
Hot tap high pressure pipelines
Other tasks as required.