Welder
TC Energy — Spruce Grove, Alberta
Posted 2026-11-04
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.
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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 company locations which will require overnight stays away from home and may be for long duration.
- May require extended work hours
About our business
We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.
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 careers@tcenergy.com 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.