Pipeline Maintenance Technician

The Pipeline Maintenance Technicians perform both pipeline maintenance operational work as well as inspection duties. This position is responsible for ensuring effective functioning of the field operations of the pipeline integrity program for TMPL and Puget Sound.

Reporting location is Sumas Terminal, reporting to the Supervisor, Pipeline Integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee hot work activities including pipe replacements, hot tapping, stoppling and in-line inspections.
• Provides oversight of contractors performing anomaly digs and other ground disturbance activities on or near right of way’s to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, procedures and regulations.
• Provides oversight of Trans Mountain right of way vegetation management program (Right of way clearing and signage program).
• Operation of commercial vehicles over 11,000 kgs gross vehicle weight and heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, rubber tire backhoe). Ensures all equipment is in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Oversees civil construction activities (excavation, compaction, backfilling, water handling and rip rap armor construction)
• Coordinates civil construction activities for Cathodic Protection asset installation.
• Coordinates facility and ground maintenance activities including grounds maintenance and snow removal.
• Provides emergency response capabilities to right of way locations.