Damage Prevention Inspector (Contract)

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. 

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values

Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!

Location: All Field Locations                             

Department: Major Projects        

Reports to: Damage Prevention Supervisor

Worker Type: Contractor   

Schedule Type: Shift

Work Setting: Field

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Damage Prevention Inspector. In this position, you will play a key role in verifying that ground disturbance activities are conducted in accordance with the Damage Prevention Program (DPP), providing field oversight across pipeline and facility locations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in damage prevention practices, utility coordination, and contractor oversight, acting as the Trans Mountain representative where work occurs near operating assets. This position offers the opportunity to directly reduce damage risk, protect critical infrastructure, and contribute to the safe execution of major construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Verifying that the contractor has all the required permits in place in the field before starting any GD work, particularly the 30m permit.
• Reviewing GD permits and monitoring GD activities to ensure conformance with permit conditions.
• Obtaining approvals for variance requests.
• Visiting the worksite daily, or as regularly as required, before GD work starts to identify any existing or potential hazards and communicate these hazards and the required controls at the daily tailgate meeting.
• Always being on site to observe construction GD activities in the safety hot zone, including inspecting all GD work in the safety hot zone, and visually monitor excavations in the prescribed area.
• Ensuring that proper precautions are taken to protect Line 1 at pipeline crossings, including periodic monitoring of equipment and construction vehicle crossings to ensure that the crossings are properly maintained.
• Confirming that the contractor has verified by hand digging or vacuum excavation the location of all utilities throughout the work area before starting GD work within 5 m (16 ft.) of Line 1 or any pipelines in above-ground facilities.
• Ensuring that ground disturbance within 0.6 m (2 ft.) of the pipe edge is performed by hand digging or vacuum excavation only.
• Ensuring unintended contact or damage to Line 1 or other utilities is reported in accordance with Section 9.7 of the DPP.
• Communicating concerns relating to the protection of the TMPL to the DPS.
• Completing and distributing the coating evaluation report for daylighting activities.
• Ensuring that on-site personnel involved with earthworks, excavations and crossings are competent in GD practices.
• Participating in survey and crossing meetings with contractors, project team members and other parties.
• Participating in contractor safety meetings to ensure that GD practices have a high profile.
• Coordinating, supporting and monitoring contractor locating activities.
• Reading and interpreting civil drawings and survey drawings.
• Monitoring daylighting and excavating activities.
• Conducting ROW patrols.
• Responding to and documenting and investigating potential GD practice violations.
• Completing and submitting the daily damage prevention report to the DPS (as per the HS Inspector’s Guideline doc).
• Follow IMM requirements.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector Certification preferred.
• 5 years industrial and/or pipeline construction experience with a minimum of 2 years of supervision or inspection in a damage prevention role.
• A combination of 5 years’ experience in Damage Prevention, Ground Disturbance, Civil or General Inspection may be considered.
• CMSTQ CORE Requirements (PCST/CSTS and On‐Boarding/Orientation) PCST—Required for Pipelines (*includes WHMIS) CSTS—Required for Facilities (*includes WHMIS).
• CMSTQ Job‐Specific Requirements (as required by regulation or hazard, not position specific—e.g. ATV Training, Fall Protection Training, Confined Space Training, etc.)
• First Aid training.
• H2S Alive with Respiratory Equipment Fit Test (Required at Facilities).
• Confined Space Entry with Gas Monitor Competency Assessment (Required only if working in a confined space).
• Environmental Awareness Level 2.
• Ground Disturbance Level II Training.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio and Bluebeam Revu an asset but not a requirement
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.

Working Conditions

• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Application

Candidates may submit their application in English or French. To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.