What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at TC Energy?
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
The TC Energy Dig Team is an internal construction crew completing pipeline integrity activities such as recoats, reinforcement sleeves, cutouts, wraps, etc. in TC's operational footprint. The Team is looking to expand with additional HEOs to meet the growing program.
The position is a proposed scheduled of three week on ROW and one week off ROW at reporting location rotation, subject to change. Typical construction season is March thru November with training and shop work taking place in winter months. This position requires frequent travel (75%) in support of pipeline integrity activities. This position is overtime eligible and will require extended work hours. Minimum working schedule will be 10-hour days, Monday thru Thursday.
What you'll do
Operate equipment (track hoes, dozers, skid steers, telehandlers) near in and out of service pipelines
Order oversized haul permits
Transport equipment and material
Assist with stocking and ordering various project consumables
Responsible to oversee equipment certification logs and ensure compliance
Assist with project documentation
Assist other crew members with repair activities
Assist crew on constructability reviews, safety aspects, and compliance for projects
Assist on information gathering for quotations and other data as needed
Other tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
5 or more years of experience operating equipment
Able to obtain or currently hold a valid CDL license
Ability to obtain Operator Qualifications as required for specific tasks assigned
Ability to operate power tools safely and effectively such as drills, grinders, torches, etc.
Ability to perform physically demanding duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a 2-3 year vocational / technical training program
Pipeline construction industry experience
Computer proficiency (Windows, Word, email)
High degree of respect for safe work habits
Ability to develop an understanding of Company practices and procedures and apply them on site
Demonstrated concern for people, utilizing effective interpersonal skills
Strong planning and organization skills
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Ability to work effectively in a construction environment.
This position requires candidates to
Have and maintain a valid CDL license and safe driving record
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing
Be subject to overtime, extended work hours and work weeks, and callouts as needed
Travel often (75%) to support construction activities in other company locations which will require overnight stays away from home and may be for long duration.
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.
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