Job Description

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada's only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.



Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.



As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.



With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada's high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain's core values - Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence - guide our every step. Each obstacle we've overcome or success we've experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we're focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!



The Intermediate Materials Engineer will provide technical support across the company on complex materials-based issues. This role will support material traceability and management of Trans Mountain assets, material testing, and related fitness-for-service engineering assessment. Additionally, this role will also assist the development and continual assessment of Asset Integrity's Pipeline Integrity Threat Summary (PiTS).



This role is classified as "Office First" under the company's Where We Work policy, and the successful incumbent will work full-time out of the company's Calgary office. This position reports to the Lead Materials Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance and support across the company on metallurgical and materials engineering topics, utilizing specialized knowledge to conduct or assist with materials testing, materials traceability and quality control, fit-for-service engineering assessment. Perform technical review of the turnover record from pipeline construction, including but not limited to pipe MTRs, coating inspection records, bend information package, mainline valve information, hydrotesting records. Perform review of records input in the material traceability/ management database. Support building and maintenance of materials properties database for pipeline system. Manage Trans Mountain's routine material testing projects, including feature testing, material testing, toughness testing, by selecting service providers, negotiating Scopes of Work and associated costs. Draft various engineering assessments as request, including fitness-for-service assessments for metal loss, dent crack features, pipeline assessment. Support the development and continual assessment of Asset Integrity's Pipeline Integrity Threat Summary (PiTS). Support Trans Mountain's technical regulatory responses by providing subject matter expert response, ensuring compliance, and addressing complex technical matters with precision and professionalism. Support Trans Mountain's contribute to Joint Industry Projects and actively engage with external industry associations and workgroups to drive advancements, enhance efficiencies, and expand knowledge across the company and the broader industry. Support the review of third-party technical reports by engaging with their authors to clarify findings, address ambiguities, and refine the reports for improved quality and alignment with project requirements on material related issues.

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

Minimal Bachelor's degree in Materials or Mechanical Engineering. Over 4 years of engineering experience in a related field. Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation and registration with APEGA. E.I.T. with exceptional experiences, or higher education may be considered. Professional Knowledge: + Proven ability in materials science and engineering, specifically for pipeline steel.
+ Strong background in materials testing and pipeline integrity.
+ Familiarity of materials requirements specified in CSA Z245 series, and Z662.
+ Materials toughness testing methods.
+ Fracture mechanics and its application in fitness-for-service assessment.
+ Burst pressure assessment using modified Ln-Sec, API 579, MAT-8, mB31g, KAPA, etc.
+ FEA simulation experience is preferred.
+ Steel making process, pipe mill, coating application for both modern and vintage pipes.
+ Knowledge in risk assessment; internal pipeline inspection; crack, deformation, and metal loss assessments; chemical treatments; maintenance pigging; welding; and cathodic protection.
Competency in Excel and its VBA would be beneficial. Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster teamwork within the Engineering department and across. Exceptional analytical and prioritization skills. Critical focus on accuracy and detail and work efficiently in a time-conscious and time-effective manner in a high-paced, agile, dynamic and multi-task environment.

Other Requirements and Information

May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend. 5-10% travel to various site locations may be required.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It's about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it's just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement; An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business; Competitive compensation; A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships; Meaningful work that makes a difference; An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company; Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities; The commitment and resilience of our people; Collaboration and achieving success together.




In keeping with Trans Mountain's commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.



In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Metis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).



In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Sto:lo, as well as the Metis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization's collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.