Welder

TC Energy • LaGrange, IN

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 Lagrange, Indiana 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. What you'll do 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.

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
• 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.
• This position is overtime eligible and may require extended work hours.
• Minimum schedule will be 10-hour days, 4 days per week.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED