Construction Technician

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.

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The Opportunity

Our Rayne, Louisiana Construction Services team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in the region to help safely build and maintain the integrity of our natural gas pipeline infrastructure across the United States. The Construction Technician will support pipeline construction and mechanical activities associated with pipeline maintenance and construction.

The successful individual will possess a high degree of respect for safe work habits, display a great work attitude, and work effectively in a construction environment while acting independently in the execution of pipeline maintenance and construction.

This position is eligible for overtime pay and requires frequent travel (75%) in support of pipeline construction activities.

What you’ll do

• •Coat pipelines
• •Spot excavation activities
• •Assist welders with welder activities
• •Complete general labor activities on various types of projects
• •Ship, receive, and unload materials for projects
• •Operate power tools such as drills, grinders, torches, etc.
• •Gather MTR’s for all materials that are applicable to a project
• •Perform red line reviews/FMR’s and work with internal/external engineering as needed
• •Assist with ordering of welding consumables
• •Order and manage inventory of coating materials
• •Operate equipment that is necessary to off-load trucks
• •Oversee small equipment certification logs and ensure compliance
• •Catalog and complete project record binders for all projects
• •Assist crew leader and associate with obtaining documentation, op qualifications, and procedures
• •Assist crew on constructability reviews, safety aspects, and compliance for projects
• •Cross train with project planner and fill-in as needed to support program
• •Assist planner on information gathering for quotations and other engineering data as needed
• •Complete daily inspections forms
• •Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• •High school diploma or equivalent education
• •Four plus years of work experience in a mechanical related environment

Preferred Qualifications

• •Valid CDL license or ability to obtain license
• •Pipeline or construction industry experience
• •Computer proficiency to include experience with SAP

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

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.