Welder

**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. Join us. Connect to what matters. **The Opportunity** Reporting to the Construction Services West Manager and based in Spruce Grove Alberta, the successful candidate will work with pipeline and facilities construction teams and will be responsible for in-service, piping, and structural steel welding for transmission pipeline systems. *The regular work schedule for this position will be:* * *9 days on, 5 days off (9-hour days)* **What you’ll do** * Provide welding (cellulosic, low hydrogen, and other processes as needed) and other construction related support to pipeline and facilities construction activities * Perform in-service welding on natural gas pipelines up to NPS 48 * Hot tapping of high-pressure natural gas pipelines up to NPS 48 * Weld branch connections on high pressure natural gas pipeline systems in preparation for hot tap activities * Perform shop fabrication welding of piping assemblies and hydro testing * Participate in pre-job planning and staging of equipment and resources prior to executing projects * Coordinate work activities, oversee, and provide active control to third party contractors * Assist and preparation of pre-job documentation * Review and create Field Level Hazard Analyses (FLHA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA's), Hazard Identification (HAZIDs), and other safety documentation * Ensure all work tasks and duties comply with TC’s Operating Procedures (TOPs), Community, Safety and Environment policies, procedures, specifications and related provincial and national legislation * Provide support for emergency pipeline repairs to both natural gas pipeline systems **Minimum Qualifications** * Journeyman Welder certification * 5 years related experience with cellulosic and low hydrogen welding * Proven experience welding on high pressure natural gas and/or oil pipeline systems * Pipeline Construction experience * Knowledge of CSA Z662, ASME, and CWB welding regulations * Must demonstrate ability to pass welding test prior to hiring * High degree of respect for safe work habits and the care and maintenance of tools * Ability to work with a computer and interface with management systems for training, expense preparation, timesheet reporting, and e-mail **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience welding on In Service pipelines * Strong Mechanical aptitude * Previous exposure to Hot Tapping activities *This position requires candidates to:* * Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record and provide a Drivers Abstract for review * Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing * Travel often (75%) to support construction activities in other comp