Operations Specialist - Great Lakes Region

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 USGO Great Lakes team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business, and we are expanding our presence in the region to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities throughout the region.

We are seeking a skilled Operations Specialist that will provide project development, implementation and integration support and serve as the point of contact for operational engagement and project interface.

This role will be the primary contact for the Area Manager (or multiple managers) and the location team without the formal supervisory authority customary to employee leadership positions with respect to Project design engagement, construction execution, and integration activities (turnover, commissioning, and integration) and process safety.

This role will also serve as technical subject matter expert (SME) to provide mentorship and champion collaboration and communication between the operations and project team in with a problem-solving approach to process safety and practical design and operations.

This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

What you’ll do

General Leadership

• Communicate, implement, and advocate corporate messages and programs in the spirit of the organizational vision and values. Exemplifies the TC Energy values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and Collaboration
• Helps drive transitional initiatives and is known as a change leader, working closely with Leaders, co-workers, stakeholders, TOS and safety specialists, contractors, and vendors (internally & externally)
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills: Facilitates flow of information
• Demonstrates competencies in Leadership (people or process), Business, and HSE areas

Asset Management

• Supports the Region with the proper execution of work, and outreach across regions as needed
• Reviews TOP changes with technicians as needed
• Has practical knowledge of compressor station equipment, pipeline facilities, metering and regulating equipment, communication systems and or other facilities appurtenant to the pipeline system; and/or routine and major maintenance on gas turbines packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Additional knowledge of mechanical, measurement, or control equipment such as meters regulators and valves, power electricity (including hazardous area equipment), process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment, etc.
• Provides advanced support in ensuring compliance

Budgeting

• Provides input into project estimates as requested

Project Support

• Supports project activities in alignment with the Work Management Governance Document as well as the applicable Project Playbook and associated Project Playbook RACI during the Prospecting, Proposal, and Implementation phases of a project
• Act as Operations Representative for identified GPMC and Major projects within a Region
• Assist Project Managers, Engineers and Construction Managers with projects and related issues as required; Examples of project workload include, but are not limited to assistance with scope development, consolidating field operational feedback for design reviews (30,60,90), preparing for and conducting walk throughs, participating in pre job meetings, researching and capturing of information to assist with design.
• Leads/participates in the PSSR execution and commissioning processes at the completion of projects
• Manage project punch list of remaining items turned over to operations in order to ensure completion of activities by USGO, in alignment with the Project Delivery Standard
• Engaged in monthly corrosion meetings
• Support EIGHT Advisors and Isolation Coordinators by participating in energy isolation and gas handling plan development and execution
• May be asked to serve as Project Manager on Break & Fix (Capital & Expense) projects on like for like replacements/repairs

Issue Management

• Typically, the first point of contact for the escalation of work / project issues or location conflicts prior to escalation to the Regional Manager
• Uses analytical and leadership skills to solve problems and manage conflict.

Compliance, Safety & Emergency Response

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and promote safety as the highest priority
• Actively support implementation of process safety management/risk management process programs and procedures for the business unit that meet federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
• Leads and continually drives effectiveness of established Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Review processes and assists in development of new and improved processes
• Effectively communicates and conducts process safety management training, as needed
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal and process safety, for the protection of company assets, employees, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree, technical school diploma, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Minimum 8 years of related experience, preferably in the energy industry (liquids, natural gas transmission/storage)
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to work locations
• Demonstrated ability to influence, engage, and develop a team
• Technical expertise in areas such as pipeline, compression, automation, storage, measurement, operations, construction, and project management
• Thorough knowledge of TC Energy's operating procedures, policies, and standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong leadership and safety management skills
• Valid driver's license with a proven safe driving record
• Highly motivated with strong interpersonal skills for effective teamwork
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and logical problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate TC employees, manage change, and prioritize tasks
• Skilled in computer-based communication, reporting, and administrative tasks
• Ability to work independently and apply sound business principles
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment

This position requires candidates to

• Be available for extended work hours or workdays as required based on operational and business requirements
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
• New Hires subject to a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug test

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.

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