Pipeline Technician

TC Energy

Pipeline Technician operating and maintaining TC Energy’s Canadian natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement facilities. Leading isolations, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and field projects across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeCaron • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining high-pressure natural gas pipelines, including valve operation, inspection, and repair. Proficient in project management, safety compliance, and utilizing CMMS/SAP for maintenance activities.

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High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline OperationValve Inspection, Maintenance, and RepairComputerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Journeyman CertificationProject Management and Contractor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Pipeline InspectionTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceData Entry in SAPGas Leak SurveysPipeline Purging and PressurizationLDAR RepairsReading Facility DrawingsIsolation Coordination

Soft Skills

Coaching and MentoringTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ATVsAir CompressorsGeneratorsLight Towers

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDJourneyman Certification

Industry Keywords

Pipeline IsolationGas Handling ActivitiesSafety ComplianceEnvironmental StandardsRisk Management

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, gas handling activities, and air mover/expeller operations
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, PMs/CMs, and work orders
Enter data into job plans and create notifications in SAP
Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment
Read and interpret alignment sheets and facility drawings
Lead and manage low-complexity projects, including contractor coordination and monitoring
Coach, mentor, and train other personnel
Complete as-built prints and update pipeline schematics documentation
Identify encroachment issues and manage unauthorized activities
Conduct line locates and assist with third-party crossing management
Complete LDAR repairs and planned/corrective maintenance
Ensure facilities and personnel comply with TC Energy safety, health, environment, and risk standards
Operate ATVs, air compressors, generators, and light towers
Perform tasks from other disciplines
Act as primary isolation coordinator

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Journeyman certification in a trade or two years of post-secondary training
5 years of relevant related industry experience
Preferred: 5–10 years of relevant pipeline-related work experience
Experience with valve operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair
Experience operating and maintaining high-pressure natural gas pipelines and/or facilities
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or SAP experience
Excellent work safety record and safe work attitude
Valid driver's license and driver's abstract
Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Travel up to 70% of the work schedule
Work extended hours up to 30% of the work schedule
Participate in an on-call rotation and provide emergency support
Work in adverse weather and temperatures
Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions
Background screening, potentially including criminal and/or credit checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for domestic relocation program
Regular work schedule includes a Friday regular day off every second week
Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training
Accommodations throughout the recruitment process