Operations Specialist - Great Lakes

TC Energy • Mancelona, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 – Great Lakes Region is seeking a skilled Operations Specialist that will provide project development, implementation and integration support and serve as the point of contact for operational engagement and project interface. This role will be the primary contact for the Area Manager (or multiple managers) and the location team without the formal supervisory authority customary to employee leadership positions with respect to Project design engagement, construction execution, and integration activities (turnover, commissioning, and integration) and process safety. This role will also serve as technical subject matter expert (SME) to provide mentorship and champion collaboration and communication between the operations and project team in with a problem-solving approach to process safety and practical design and operations. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an Associate’s Degree, graduation from a 2 or 3 year technical school program (Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent) or equivalent combination of training and experience in lieu of a degree is preferred
• Ability to travel to work locations to meet project and operational needs Approximately 40% travel
• Demonstrated ability to influence, engage, and develop a team
• Technical operational expertise preferred in one or more of the following areas: corrosion and pipeline; compression and gas conditioning; automation and electrical; storage; pipeline safety and mapping; measurement and regulation; operations and maintenance; construction management; permitting/compliance regulations; project management and pipeline and/or facilities design
• Possess thorough knowledge and understanding of TC Energy Operating Procedures (TOPS), Policies, and Standards
• Demonstrated effective written & verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization; and knowing when and how to use appropriate platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Teams, etc.)
• Must be a leader and Champion safety and have the ability to manage work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Must have a proven safe driving record and provide documentation of past traffic violations upon request, as well as possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• 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, support team and company objectives
• Requires an aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy, precision and logic
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate TC employees within and outside of the business unit, creating and sustaining critical partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied tasks, adapt to changing tasks and identify appropriate prioritization for timely execution
• Utilize computers and e-mail for internal and external communication, record keeping, on-line reporting, material and supply ordering, and filing of various forms
• Ability to work independently and on teams
• Ability to apply business principles to identify, justify and implement solutions
• Ability to make sound business decisions based on risk / cost / benefits assessment, and economic and commercial drivers
• Demonstrated ability to create and/or sustain a culture of inclusiveness and diversity of thought
• Proven and recognized results
• Be available for extended work hours or workdays as required based on operational and business requirements
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home
• New Hires subject to a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug test
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Additional knowledge of mechanical, measurement, or control equipment such as meters regulators and valves, power electricity (including hazardous area equipment), process controls, programmable logic controllers (PLC), electric generation equipment, microwave multiplex equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, implement and advocate corporate messages and programs in the spirit of the organizational vision and values.
• Exemplifies the TC Energy values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and Collaboration
• Helps drive transitional initiatives and is known as a change leader, working closely with Leaders, co-workers, stakeholders, STS and safety specialists, contractors, and vendors (internally & externally)
• Demonstrates advanced communication skills: Facilitates flow of information
• Demonstrates competencies in Leadership (people or process), Business, and HSE areas
• Supports the Region with the proper execution of work, and outreach across regions as needed
• Reviews TOP changes with technicians as needed
• Has practical knowledge of compressor station equipment, pipeline facilities, metering and regulating equipment, communication systems and or other facilities appurtenant to the pipeline system; and/or routine and major maintenance on gas turbines packages, gas compressor units and associated auxiliary equipment
• Provides advanced support in ensuring compliance
• Provides input into project estimates as requested
• Supports project activities in alignment with the Work Management Governance Document as well as the applicable Project Playbook and associated Project Playbook RACI during the Prospecting, Proposal, and Implementation phases of a project
• Act as Operations Representative for identified GPMC and Major projects within a Region
• Assist Project Managers, Engineers and Construction Managers with projects and related issues as required; Examples of project workload include, but are not limited to: assistance with scope development, consolidating field operational feedback for design reviews (30,60,90), preparing for and conducting walk throughs, participating in pre job meetings, researching and capturing of information to assist with design
• Leads/participates in the PSSR execution and commissioning processes at the completion of projects
• Manage project punch list of remaining items turned over to operations in order to create MOC/E3 for completion of activities by USGO, in alignment with the Project Delivery Standard
• Engaged in monthly corrosion meetings
• Support EIGHT Advisors and Isolation Coordinators by participating in energy isolation and gas handling plan development and execution
• May be asked to serve as Project Manager on Break & Fix (Capital & Expense) projects on like for like replacements/repairs
• Performs additional duties and tasks as assigned
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and promote safety as the highest priority
• Actively support implementation of process safety management/risk management process programs and procedures for the business unit that meet federal, state, local, and provincial regulations
• Leads and continually drives effectiveness of established Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Review processes and assists in development of new and improved processes
• Effectively communicates and conducts process safety management training, as needed
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal and process safety, for the protection of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Acts as Documentation Coordinator during EOC activations.

Benefits

• To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree