Heavy Equipment Operator

1w1 week ago

TC Energy

LaGrange, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $80,000

About this role

At TC Energy, we proudly connect the world to the energy it needs, guided by values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team, and active learning. The Heavy Equipment Operator, based in LaGrange, IN, reports to the Construction Services Team Leader. Support pipeline construction with mechanical activities on high-pressure pipelines, involving 75% travel.

Operate equipment like forklift, dozer, excavator, skiddy, and telehandler on pipelines. Handle shipping, receiving, unloading of materials, and gather all MTRs for projects. Perform Red Line reviews, FMRs, and manage inventory of coating materials and welding consumables.

Work effectively in a construction environment with composite crews on laboring tasks, ditch excavation, bell hole excavation, and around underground utilities. Assist crew leaders and associates with documentation, op qualifications, procedures, constructability reviews, safety, and compliance. Oversee equipment certification logs for compliance and complete project record binders.

Cross-train with project planner to fill in as needed. Develop understanding of company practices applied to site-specific procedures. Willingness to learn new skills supports program needs in pipeline maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5 or more years of experience operating equipment
Valid CDL license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
High degree of respect for safe work habits
Ability to obtain Operator Qualifications as required for specific tasks assigned
Ability to safely and effectively operate powered tools such as drills, grinders, torches, etc.
Ability to perform physically demanding mechanical duties as required
Strong planning and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Run equipment (forklift, dozer, excavator, skiddy, telehandler etc.) while operating on pipelines
Handle shipping, receiving, and unloading of materials for projects
Gather all MTRs for all materials that are applicable to a project
Perform Red Line reviews / FMR’s and work with internal/external engineering
Assist with ordering of welding consumables as needed
Manage ordering and inventory of coating materials
Oversee construction equipment certification logs and ensure compliance
Catalog and complete project record binders for all projects