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At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world's most critical markets.We're building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together.If you're ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.

The Opportunity

South Bow is seeking a safety-focused and detail-oriented Gauger Technician to support terminal and facility operations by ensuring the safe, reliable, and accurate movement of petroleum products. This role plays a critical part in petroleum quality assurance, inventory accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

As a Gauger Technician, you will perform product sampling and laboratory testing, maintain quality records and equipment, monitor facility operations, and support accurate custody transfer documentation. This position combines field work, laboratory activities, and operational coordination in a dynamic environment where safety and precision are paramount.

What You'll Do

• Monitor terminal and facility operations, equipment conditions, tank inventories, and operating parameters to support safe and reliable performance.

• Collect petroleum product samples and conduct laboratory testing to verify product quality specifications.

• Complete, review, and correct sample tickets and related documentation to ensure accurate product accountability and customer transactions.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, calibration records, and housekeeping standards.

• Conduct facility inspections, equipment inspections, equipment walkdowns, and operational checks to identify safety, environmental, and maintenance concerns.

• Coordinate reporting, corrective actions, and communication with operations, maintenance, quality, measurement, and third-party stakeholders.

• Support compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Respond to abnormal operating conditions and emergency situations when required.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1-2 years of related industry, operations, laboratory, measurement, or petroleum handling experience.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently within defined guidelines.

• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to operational facilities, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in petroleum terminal, pipeline, refinery, laboratory, measurement, or related industrial operations.

• Knowledge of petroleum quality testing and sampling practices.

• Familiarity with inventory management and custody transfer documentation.

• Experience working in safety-sensitive environments.

Working Conditions

This is a field based role requiring:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.

• Operating tools, equipment, and vehicles.

• Climbing ladders, stairs, and elevated structures.

• Lifting and carrying equipment and materials.

• Continuous attention to operational conditions, product quality, and safety requirements.

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and respond to operational or emergency events when needed.

Work Schedule

• Rotational Shift Schedule - 7 on/7 off

• Shift coverage as needed

About our business

South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.
South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.
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Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.
* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
* South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting human.resources@southbow.com.