Heavy Equipment Operator

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 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.

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 weeks 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

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.