Pipeline Technician at TC Energy in Woodstock, Illinois

Job Description:

Pipeline Technician

Reference Code:86521

Location: United States (US) - Woodstock, IL
Job Category: Pipeline/Power Operations; Trades/Technical
Employment Type: Employee Full-time
Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program
Application Deadline: 06/22/2021

We all need energy. It warms our homes, cooks our food, gives us light, and gets us where we need to go. It also improves our quality of life in countless other ways. At TC Energy, our job is to deliver that energy to millions of people who depend on it across North America. And we take our job very seriously.

Guided by our values of safety, integrity, responsibility and collaboration, we develop and operate our facilities safely, reliably and with care for our impact on the environment. With our presence across the continent, our people play an active role in building strong communities.

We're proud of how our hard work and commitment sets us apart and benefits society, every day. We're looking for new team members who share our values and are ready to take on exciting challenges.

The opportunity

Our USGO Heartland - Calumet West Area team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Illinois to support the operation, maintenance, testing, and inspection of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout Woodstock and the surrounding area.

We are seeking a skilled Pipeline Technician who possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline systems, gas measurement facilities, and other related equipment.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

What you'll do

• Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as: patrol pipeline, lubricate valves, install cathodic protection systems and anodes, blow drips, clear right-of-way, and monitor heaters


• Locate and mark pipelines through the Illinois one call system (JULIE)


• Remove freezes in pipelines, drips, or meters


• Communicate with contractors, the general public, landowners, and government agencies relative to gas operations


• Operate company truck, small dozer, brush hog, and/or backhoe to perform operation and maintenance duties


• Perform general housekeeping duties for company facilities


• Periodically assist in leak repairs and surveys


• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new notifications, etc. in SAP


• Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment


• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Experience in a related industry or discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience repairing pipeline leaks


• Experience locating and marking pipelines


• Valid Class A commercial driver's license or the ability to obtain the license post hire


• Mechanical knowledge, skills, and experience

This position requires candidates to

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record


• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, to include drug and alcohol testing


• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes


• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home


• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures

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.

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

Our 57,900-mile natural gas pipeline network is positioned in two of the most prolific and lowest cost basins in North America - the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB) and the Appalachian Basin. Our systems are well placed to meet the continent's growing demand for clean-burning natural gas by connecting the supply in these basins to important and growing markets across the continent. We supply more than 25 percent of the clean-burning natural gas consumed daily across North America, heating homes, fueling industries and generating power. To learn more about field operator and trades roles at TC Energy, please visit https://www.tcenergy.com/about/careers/trades-and-operators/.

Apply now!

Apply to this posting by 06/22/2021 using reference code 86521. You must apply through our jobs system at jobs.tcenergy.com. Only applications submitted through our system will be acknowledged. Applications may be submitted using a mobile device or desktop / laptop computer.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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