Corrosion, Pipeline and M&R Technician

## Corrosion, Pipeline and M&R Technician Apply locations:
Columbus, Ohiotime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 28, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-10445

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!
** 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
** Our USGO Columbus Area team is seeking a multiskilled USGO Corrosion/Pipeline /M&R Technician in the Columbus, Ohio area to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline and cathodic protection systems.

This individual must be a motivated individual, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem-solving skills, positive attitude, communication skills, and decision-making skills.
** What you’ll do
*** Conduct periodic resistivity and potential surveys on pipelines, compressor stations, and measurement and regulation facilities to determine corrosive areas and record performance of cathodic protection systems
* Check rectifiers and anode structures and determine operating efficiency
* Assist in analyzing troublesome cathodic protection areas and recommend solutions
* Install interference bonds in cooperation with other companies
* Assist in conducting current requirement tests for new ground bed installations
* Maintain cathodic protection equipment
* Conduct close interval surveys in small segments and oversee the CIS being performed by contractors
* Detect and conduct the repair of shorted road casings
* Check electrolysis bonds and conduct potential surveys on protected high-pressure lines
* Atmospheric corrosion mitigation, surface preparation and coating application inspections
* Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.)
* Maintain RMU units installed on rectifiers
* Participate in PHMSA and regulatory inspections
* Assist and lead contractors during CP construction
* Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic equipment
* Diagnose malfunctioning systems, equipment, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct discrepancies
* Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters
* Receive and maintain equipment documentation (blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, technical manuals, operation manuals, etc.) and serve as the facility technical resource in their review and use
* Locate pipelines per the One Call center and visually mark subsurface pipeline infrastructure with paint, flags and permanent line markers.
* Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/Blue Worx, and create routes and enter data in PCS
* Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with landowners, contractors, and customers
* Complete required Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Company documentation
* Perform pipeline maintenance activities such as leak repairs, clearing and inspection of right-of-way, and assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves and pipeline segments
* Patrol pipeline right-of-way and conduct leak surveys
* Operate company truck and equipment
* Plan, coordinate, and perform mechanical maintenance activities, to include routine corrective maintenance, leak repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment and system improvements, and major maintenance projects
* Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain large and small diameter valves and operators, and other auxiliary equipment
* Other tasks as required include various duties at compressor and measurement and regulation stations
** Minimum Qualifications
*** High school diploma or equivalent
* Demonstrated work experience in a related industry
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience locating and marking subsurface pipeline infrastructure
* Thorough understanding of stop work authority (SWA) and safe work practices
* Knowledge and understanding of lock out/tag out (LOTO) procedures
* Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software
* Experience reading, comprehending, and applying DOT codes and ANSI/AMSE standards
* Knowledge of the installation of impressed current ground beds and rectifiers
* 2-3 years of experience performing test point surveys with a field data logger (Messa Tablet, etc.)
* Experience with pneumatic and electronic valves, transmitters, switches, and regulators
* Ability to interpret…