Corrosion/Pipeline 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  
Our USGO Petersburg VA – VA Central Area team is seeking a multiskilled USGO Corrosion/Pipeline Technician in the Petersburg, Virginia location to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline, gas measurement, compression, and cathodic protection systems.

 
This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills. 

 
What you’ll do

• Conduct periodic resistivity and potential surveys on pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement and regulation facilities to determine corrosive areas and record performance of cathodic protection systems
• Check rectifiers and anode installations and determine operating efficiency
• Assist in analyzing troublesome cathodic protection areas and recommend solutions
• Install interference bonds in cooperation with other companies
• Assist in conducting current requirement tests for new ground bed installations
• Maintain cathodic protection equipment
• Conduct close interval surveys in small segments and oversee the CIS being performed by contractors
• Detect and conduct the repair of shorted road casings
• Check electrolysis bonds and conduct potential surveys on protected high-pressure lines
• Atmospheric corrosion mitigation, surface preparation and coating application inspections
• Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.)
• Maintain RMU units installed on rectifiers
• Participate in PHMSA and regulatory inspections
• Assist and lead contractors during CP construction
• Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, frequency generators, and oscilloscopes
• Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals, etc.) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
• Locate pipelines per the One Call center and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint and/or flags.
• Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/BlueWorx, and create routes and enter data in PCS
• Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with landowners, contractors, and customers
• Complete required Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company documentation
• Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repair, clearing and inspection of right-of-way, and assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves
• Patrol pipeline right-of-way and assist with leak surveys
• Operate company truck and equipment, CDL with Hazmat preferred for fluid handling
• Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, leak repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain storage wells, liquid removal points and associated facilities
• Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain large and small diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment 
• Install, commission, test, repair, and maintain, meter stations, communication systems, and other facilities related to the pipeline system
• Other tasks as required to include various duties at compressor and measurement and regulation stations

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a related industry

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience locating and marking subsurface pipeline infrastructure
• Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices
• Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
• NACE CP Level 1 certification or the ability to obtain the certification post-hire
• Experience reading, comprehending, and applying DOT codes and ANSI/AMSE standards
• Knowledge of the installation of impressed current ground beds and rectifiers
• 4 – 5 years of experience performing test point surveys with a field data logger (Allegro, etc.)
• NACE CP Level 2 and CIP Level 1 certifications
• Associate degree to include courses in electricity/electronics
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
• Ability to interpret technical reference documents

 
This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record and obtain TC Energy DOT driver status
• 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 work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes
• Obtain operator qualifications to perform various tasks
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
• Be subject to working conditions which include adverse weather and temperatures, heavy lifting (50 pounds), and cramped conditions

 
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

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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