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
Our US Land Services team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in the western US to support our US Land Department.
We are seeking a knowledgeable US Land Representative who is responsible for maintaining landowner relationships in the western US. This position supports internal customers such as Operations, Engineering, and Project Management in the acquisition of surface rights and land access agreement and maintaining landowner relations. The role reports to the leader of US Land Services West.
What you’ll do
- Negotiate agreements and positions with landowners, including state agencies which reflect fair and equitable practices and will lead resolution of Land issues and landowner claims
- Supervise and oversee the third-party contract land personnel
- Work with knowledgeable and practice expert internal clients and affected parties such as landowners, landowner/industry associations and regulatory bodies in executing public awareness / consent programs, as well as resolve land-related issues.
- Act as an ambassador of TC Energy with external stakeholders with a focus on enhancing relationships with TC Energy landowners
- Asses and resolve landowner and land access issues
- Enhance stakeholder relationships to foster a solid foundation for the Land Advantage initiative
- Conducting project planning and project risk assessments on behalf of Land.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years of combined applicable academic training, certification and related experience in the oil or natural gas pipeline industry
- Experience in land and right of way acquisition in the pipeline industry
- Experience in post construction land damages settlements
- Familiar with state and federal pipeline regulations and requirements
- Leadership skills, promoting a positive influence on the work of others through demonstration of technical expertise and effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make decisions where only general policies and procedures are available requiring application of judgement and independent action.
- Ability to interact at all levels of the organization and across the businesses.
- Effective communication, writing and public speaking skills are essential.
- A strong team player, self-motivated individual with good interpersonal, organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and strong networking skills.
- Travel within the US is required approximately 40% of the time; and as such the candidate must be able to provide applicable documentation to this effect.
- Successful completion of Security Clearance/Criminal Check may be required.
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate in Business Administration, or Petroleum Land Management
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in a directly related discipline
- A combination of skills and experience
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.
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 [email protected].
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What We Do
TC Energy is helping the world take on a huge challenge: a transition to cleaner energy that also meets global demand. We’re working every day to help tackle it here in North America and we’re looking for innovative problem solvers to help us do it
