Assistant Pipeline Inspector Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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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.

The Opportunity

The VA South Area team is seeking a Pipeline Technician to join our operations team. Reporting to the Area Manager, the Pipeline Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of compressor station facilities by helping organize and maintain sites, assisting various trades, supporting overhaul and maintenance work, and completing general labor and site support tasks in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be selected based on qualifications and operational fit. This role is well suited to a safety-focused, self-motivated, and dependable technician who enjoys hands-on field work and takes pride in maintaining safe, organized, and reliable facilities. The position supports a diverse asset base that includes natural gas compression, station auxiliaries, yard and site equipment. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a manner that reflects TC Energy's Four Pillars: Safety, People, Operational Excellence, and Financial Stewardship, while demonstrating adaptability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Support organizing and maintaining compressor stations, including housekeeping, site cleanliness, yard organization, material storage, and general station upkeep.
• Assist various trades and support overhaul, outage, maintenance, and project work across the area.
• Perform laboring tasks as required, including cleaning, handling materials, shipping and receiving, and supporting day-to-day operational needs at compressor station sites.
• Support seasonal and grounds maintenance activities such as snow removal, grass cutting, and maintaining safe access and work areas around facilities.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment, including mechanical systems, piping, valves, vessels, coolers, filters, lubricating systems, and station support equipment.
• Perform routine, corrective, and preventative maintenance on compressor station equipment in support of safe and reliable operations.
• Support safe work execution by participating in hazard assessments, tailgates, permitting activities, and compliance with Community, Safety, and Environment requirements.
• Operate equipment such as skid steers, loaders, forklifts, picker trucks, or other site equipment as required and qualified.
• Coordinate and monitor contractors or subcontractors as required and support project and turnaround activities across the area.
• Complete administrative functions and accurately use company systems and digital tools for communication, work management, reporting, and maintenance documentation.
• Participate in emergency response, on-call support, and cross-disciplinary field work as needed to support operational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience supporting industrial, mechanical, facilities, maintenance, or labor-intensive work in a field environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade certification, technical training, or related maintenance training is considered an asset. Ability to meet and maintain company-defined qualifications, training requirements, and technical tasks associated with the position.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in support of safe, reliable station operations.
• Experience supporting natural gas compression, pipeline facilities, industrial operations, or field-based maintenance environments.
• Experience with site organization, housekeeping, material handling, shipping and receiving, and general station upkeep.
• Experience supporting trades, overhauls, outage work, and maintenance activities in an industrial setting.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment such as skid steers, loaders, forklifts, and picker trucks.
• Experience supporting safe work practices including permits, hazard reviews, equipment isolation, and field-level risk assessment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity as well as the ability to:

• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Exert up to 100 pounds of physical energy
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time
• Twist head and back for extended periods of time
• Work in areas classified as confined space
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches
• Work with hands above head
• Work lying on back
• Work in adverse weather and/or varying temperature conditions
• Work with approved respiratory protection

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to provide a driver's abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Willingness to travel for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, including occasional overnight stays away from home.
• Participation in on-call rotation, overtime, and emergency support as required.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

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.