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.
***These positions will be located in Lexington, Kentucky***
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.
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.
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