Project Manager, Reliability Execution

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

The Reliability Execution (RE) Team under Operations Maintenance & Support (OM&S) supports the planning and execution of complex facility maintenance for Canada Gas Operations (CGO). This team manages complex maintenance tasks and Facility Improvement items for Canada Operations Technical Services (COTS) and CGO, ensuring work is executed in a well-coordinated, cost-effective, and safe manner.

As a Project Manager, Reliability Execution, you will be a key contributor supporting the management of facility complex maintenance work to achieve reliable operation and continuous improvement of all assets located within TC Energy's Canadian pipeline systems. This role will report to the Manager, Reliability Execution. 

This is an individual contributor who will work closely with other groups, including Operations and Engineering, to plan, organize and execute the facilities regulated programs. In this role, we will rely on you to both execute maintenance work while also helping develop Reliability Execution’s systems, processes and tools required to plan and execute work.

What you’ll do

• Liaise with internal customer groups to understand a project’s operational, commercial, regulatory, land, indigenous, and environmental objectives and determine the necessary scope, deliverables, cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously including budget, schedule and reporting functions, delivering safely, on time and on budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks, through team engagement, risk registers, plan and control.
• Support the development of cost estimates, including appropriate allowances (risk, contingency and escalation).
• Develop project plans such as (where required): scopes of work, requests for proposals, regulatory applications, project execution plan; communication plan; risk management plan; change management plan; resource plan; procurement plan; safety management plan; construction management plan; etc.
• Work with Supply Chain Management through full life cycle of external contractor engagement including: development of procurement strategies, scope of work, and contracts with external service providers
• Work with Work Management to schedule resources, outages and support with material requisitions.
• Maintain regular communication with client groups and manage stakeholder and client expectations
• Prepare formal reports, and provide senior leadership with project updates
• Participate in the continuing development of project planning, project management tools, templates and processes by identifying and applying opportunities for improvement
• Oversee project design and facilitate technical reviews to ensure all applicable specifications, codes and legal and regulatory requirements are met
• Manage site construction emphasizing safety, quality and project turn-over, and engage Construction Management & Inspection resources, where necessary.

Support the formation and continuous improvement of the Reliability Execution organization including:

• Executing the change management plan, including the assessment of current state, developing the future state vision, ideation and planning, and team building
• Mapping the team processes for complex maintenance development, planning, and execution, and ensuring alignment with existing project and work management processes
• Develop and maintaining formal processes and procedures for project execution, including, but not limited to: Playbooks, Project Templates, Project Delivery Plans, Roadmaps, and Contract Documents

Minimum qualifications

• 6 years of related project management experience
• Proficient in PC-based computer systems and software applications with an emphasis on SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Master Plan. and Project

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Change management experience or certification
• Post secondary degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or a technical trades certification in a related field
• Previous experience with Regional Asset Reliability, Pipe Integrity, In Line Inspection, Measurement, Emissions, Fleet, Cathodic Protection, Abandonment, and/or Post Construction Reclamation projects
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong ability to communicate (both written and verbal) with all levels of the organization effectively in a clear and concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage varied tasks, adapt to changing tasks and identify appropriate prioritization for timely execution
• Leadership skills in delegation, negotiation, communication and consensus building to coordinate work to meet objectives. Ability to influence and exercise leadership without formal authority. Demonstrates a highly collaborative leadership approach
• Proven ability to embrace and lead change and quickly understand new processes and related issues
• Familiarity with project management principles and practices

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract for review
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home (~25%)

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [email protected] for support.

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. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.