Pipeline Protection Technician

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.

As a Pipeline Protection Technician at Trans Mountain you are responsible for ensuring all Trans Mountain assets are identified and protected against external mechanical damage during ground disturbance and that all Trans Mountain assets are properly identified and that all stakeholders know how to conduct themselves around said assets. 

This position is based in the Edmonton Regional Office and reports to the Supervisor, Pipeline Protection. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Communicate Trans Mountain pipeline protection standards and practices to Trans Mountain employees and third parties         
• Respond to One Call Notifications           
• Provide site inspection of activities occurring on or near Trans Mountain Right of Way (ROW) to ensure compliance with, and provide enforcement of, Trans Mountain pipeline protection zones and ROW excavation conditions        
• Represent Trans Mountain in public forums to improve awareness of damage prevention issues     
• Identify pipeline locations using GI, GPS and line locating equipment       
• Inspect ROW to ensure compliance with Trans Mountain signage program             
• Provide periodic review and input related to Trans Mountain operational documentation including job plans, procedures and planning        
• Analyze, interpret and utilize graphic and other information contained in drawings or generated by GIS technology 
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with landowners by addressing concerns and ensuring compliance 

Qualifications and Professional Experience: 

• High School completion 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field 
• Technical Diploma in related field and Journeyman trade certification is preferred 
• Provincial Automobile License is required 
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision and have a good team building attitude 
• Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain a collaborative work environment and resolve any conflicts. 
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously as attention to detail is critical 
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines 
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets and employees, and the general public 
• Demonstrated decision making ability and ability to achieve results using influence, while responding to One Calls 
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs 

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;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans
• 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.