Pipeline Technician

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 Corporation is seeking a multi-skilled Pipeline Technician based out of our Houston Tank Terminal.

The role will involve supporting the operation and maintenance of our liquids pipeline and associated facilities. We are looking for an individual who wants to have a career in excavation management, line locating, one-call ticketing, and pump station maintenance. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, and highly organized. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Travel will be required to provide support at various pipeline facilities.

What You Will DoMonitor and protect right-of-way (ROW) maintenance activities.

Manage one-call tickets, perform line locating, and complete the necessary documentation.

Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings, coordinating all work around facilities with landowners, contractors, and customers.

Review, investigate, and close out items from aerial patrols as part of our Damage Prevention programs.

Patrol pipeline right-of-way and assist with leak surveys. Respond to unauthorized ROW activities.

Support Inline Inspection Tool (pigging) operations.

Perform pipeline maintenance activities, including clearing and inspecting right-of-way and assisting with mainline valve tie-ins.

Perform system flooding and venting for new assets and maintenance activities.

Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain large and small diameter valves, pumps, and other auxiliary equipment.

Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, and create new work orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365.Maintain equipment documentation, such as blueprints, schematics, line diagrams, and technical manuals, and serve as a technical resource.

Complete required Department of Transportation (DOT) and company documentation.

Operate company trucks and equipment.

Participate in PHMSA and regulatory  available for on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications A fully certified Journeyperson mechanic, millwright or equivalent is required.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; previous experience with piping, motor operated valves and operations would be an asset

An alternate combination of education and experience may be considered

Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment that includes shared responsibilities, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, supporting team and company objectives, and a willingness to work in all areas required by the team Capability to accomplish tasks and assignments safely and responsibly, with a focus on appropriate handling and disposal of hazardous waste

Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software.

Preferred Qualifications Previous oil / liquid expertise and experience

Previous pump station experience

Able to act and work independently and able to effectively work in a team environment that includes shared responsibilities in support of team and company objectives

Thorough understanding of test equipment used to maintain control systems

Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills when encountering issues and able to use these skills…