Welding 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 Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Position Title and based in Sugar Grove, OH, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting pipeline construction activity with welding activities associated with pipeline maintenance. The incumbent will perform various duties on high pressure pipelines.

• This position requires some travel (50%) in support of pipeline construction activities.This position is overtime eligible and may require extended work hours.
• Minimum schedule will be 10-hour days, 4 days per week.

What you'll do

• Provide welding, cellulose (mild steel) and low hydrogen, and other construction related support to Construction Services
• Participate in pre-job planning and staging of equipment and resources prior to executing work activities
• Coordinate work activities and provide active control to third party contractors and able to work with and oversee contractors
• Welding branch connections on high pressure natural gas pipeline systems in preparation for hot-tap work
• Shop fabrication welding of piping assemblies and hydro testing
• Assist and preparation of pre-job documentation
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA); review and creation of JSA's
• Ensure all work tasks and duties comply with TransCanada's Operating Procedures (TOPs), Community, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, and related state legislation
• Provide support for emergency pipeline repairs to both natural gas and oil pipeline systems
• Hot tap high pressure pipelines
• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 or more years' experience in pipeline construction or related field
• Experience welding on high pressure natural gas and/or oil pipeline systems, cellulose (mild steel) and low hydrogen.
• High degree of respect for safe work habits and the care and maintenance of tools
• Knowledge of labor, safety, and environmental regulations
• Proven strong planning and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direction
• Capacity to understand company practices and procedures and develop/apply site specific procedures
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Time management skills
• Willingness to learn and work towards continuous improvement
• Ability to work with a computer and interface with management systems for expense preparation, timesheet reporting, and e-mail
• Knowledge of API 1104 welding regulations
• Applicant must demonstrate ability to pass welding test per API 1104 regulations prior to hiring

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field or a welding certificate
• Knowledge with TD Williamson tapping equipment
• Familiarity with MS Office including Word and Excel or similar software
• This position requires candidates to
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license (CDL preferred) and safe driving record
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
• Be subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and extended workdays and/or workweeks for emergency response purposes
• Frequent travel to other company locations to support construction activities, which will involve overnight stays away from home

Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.