Job Description

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
The Operations Planning West team is seeking a Pipeline Maintenance Planner who will be responsible for pipeline outage planning and operational support for TC Energy's NGTL and Foothills gas pipeline systems. This role will provide the opportunity to expand knowledge of the Canadian regulated pipeline business and the natural gas industry.
What you'll do
Plan, support, and optimize the operation of TC Energy's dynamic gas pipeline system in on the NGTL and Foothills gas pipeline systems
Act as an initial point of contact for internal stakeholders (such as Gas Control, Field Operations, Pipeline Integrity, Engineering, System Design, Commercial) for pipeline related matters
Collaborate and influence annual planned pipeline maintenance, inspections, outages, seasonal pipeline integrity dig programs, and operational derates
Collaborate with external stakeholders such as interconnecting pipelines, producers, and customers to plan and optimize pipeline outage and maintenance
Provide operational input and support for capital expansion projects, decommissioning, and abandonment work
Evaluate and determine pipeline blowdown strategies and support emissions compliance tracking
Provide direction, technical guidance, and support to Outage Coordination Engineers to execute pipeline maintenance activities
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide system guidance and support to Gas Control and other relevant stakeholders for emergency response purposes
Collaborate with other Area Leads in developing team members ability to complete independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions while driving consistency in approach
Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning
Encourage and foster creativity and innovation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Applied Science (or equivalent as recognized by provincial regulators)
Six or more years of progressive, relevant experience
Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Working knowledge of gas pipeline hydraulics and the NGTL and Foothills transmission systems
Strong understanding of TC Energy's pipeline integrity management program, processes, and purpose of various inline inspection tools
Understanding of pipeline construction design, techniques, and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with pipeline hydraulic simulation applications (SynerGi Gas)
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, problem solving, decision making, and technical skills
Strong oral and written business communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
Mature, self-motivated, and able to make independent decisions
Effective in a rapidly changing environment with changing priorities
Ability to lead, coach, and develop others
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs--moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.
All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.
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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.

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