Pipeline Technician

TC Energy

Pipeline Technician maintaining TC Energy’s natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement facilities in Northern Alberta. Leading isolations, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and emergency support.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeFairview • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pipeline operations, including inspection, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines and associated equipment. Proficient in project management, safety compliance, and effective communication with team members and contractors.

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Journeyman CertificationPipeline Inspection and MaintenanceSAP ExperienceHigh-Pressure Natural Gas OperationsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Actuator RepairValve InspectionPipeline PurgingPreventative MaintenanceGas Leak SurveysLDAR RepairsWork Order ManagementAlignment Sheet InterpretationEmergency SupportOn-Call Rotation

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam CoordinationSafety AwarenessCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ATVsAir CompressorsGeneratorsLight TowersCMMS

Certifications & Qualifications

Journeyman CertificationValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Natural Gas PipelinesPipeline IsolationGas Handling ActivitiesEnvironmental ComplianceRisk Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform inspections, troubleshooting and repair on actuators, valves, stem seals, and related components
Plan and lead pipeline isolation, blowdowns, and gas handling activities
Conduct pipeline purging, loading, bleed-ins, pressurization, and return-to-service activities
Support operation of transfer compressors for pipeline pull-downs
Assist with gas leak surveys and in-line inspection programs
Complete preventative and corrective maintenance and close out work orders
Enter maintenance data, create notifications, and update job plans in SAP
Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment
Read and interpret alignment sheets
Lead and manage low-complexity projects and coordinate contractor or third-party activities
Coach, mentor, and train other personnel
Complete as-built prints and update pipeline schematic documentation
Identify and manage encroachment issues and unauthorized activities
Complete LDAR repairs and planned/corrective maintenance
Ensure facilities and personnel comply with safety, health, environmental, and risk standards
Operate ATVs, air compressors, generators, and light towers
Perform tasks from other disciplines and extensive on-the-road work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Journeyman certification in a trade or two years of post-secondary training
2 years of related work experience
Excellent work safety record and safe work attitude
Preferred: 5 years of relevant pipeline-related work experience
Experience with valve operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair preferred
Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure natural gas pipelines and/or facilities preferred
Experience with CMMS and/or SAP preferred
Valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract required
Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions
Ability to travel to other company locations, estimated up to 70% of the work schedule
Ability to work extended hours, estimated up to 30% of the work schedule
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and provide emergency support
Ability to work in adverse weather and temperatures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for the domestic relocation program
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training
Accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Equal opportunity employer