Construction Technician

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 Construction Technician will be based in Spruce Grove, Alberta and reports to the Construction Manager. This Technician is part of a crew that executes the pipe integrity program in a manner that meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain core operational task qualifications and will be required to perform tasks from other disciplines when business needs require.
 
What you’ll do

• Oversee daily construction activities and coordinate work of subcontractors on site.
• Ensuring all work tasks and duties comply with TransCanada's Operating Procedures and Community, Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Complete accurate daily reporting to the Construction Manager (CM) of the progress of activities you are overseeing.
• Provide well defined timelines for completed tasks.
• Support the execution of all phases of pipeline maintenance including integrity digs, re-coating of pipelines, casing projects, class upgrades, hydro-testing, and other various projects related to pipeline construction.
• Maintaining excellent crew collaboration and productivity during work activities.
• Communicating with the Construction Manager and team members to ensure projects are completed safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Perform emergency response activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, or equivalency is required (GED)  
• High degree of respect for safe work habits
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline drawings, one call clearances and project specific drawings. 
• Proven experience safely and effectively performing physically demanding labor duties as required.
• Related pipeline / facility construction and/or maintenance experience in the Oil and Gas industry 
• Computer proficiency (Windows: Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Previous experience working with high pressure natural gas

This position requires candidates to:

• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Travel often (95%) to support construction activities in other company locations which will require overnight stays away from home and may be for long duration 
• Work a modified work schedule (9 days on/5 days off)
• Be subject to overtime, extended work hours and work weeks, and callouts as needed

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.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.