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 Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

Posting close date: May 10, 2024

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Team Lead, Health & Safety Strategy, Culture, and Governance - the Health & Safety Technical Authority (TA) is a senior-level SME that works with peers, stakeholders, and management to build long-range strategies around Occupational Health and Safety and establish, implement, and maintain practices, programs, and standards that enable the Organization to achieve these strategies. This position is located in Calgary, AB or Houston, TX.

The Health & Safety TA is an integral part of TC Energy's Health and Safety Team, providing independent oversight and expertise in support of operational and construction activities located in Canada, USA, and Mexico. The H&S TA supports decisions that are well-informed and aligned with safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Technical Authority serves as a critical check-and-balance within the organization, collaborating with our counterparts in the field to achieve success through different yet complementary perspectives.

What you'll do

• Provide an independent, technical viewpoint on Health & Safety Programs and Processes to identify potential risks, issues, or improvement opportunities.
• Support ongoing company efforts to integrate High Energy Based Safety principles and Life Saving Rules into Health & Safety Programs, Business Practices, and Culture.
• Ensure direction and requirements provided to programs and projects reflect the collective expertise and best judgment of the SME community.
• Review and approve changes or waivers to TC Energy requirements and standards for which the TA is responsible.
• Work closely with the field teams to facilitate integrated decision-making that balances technical, operational, and business considerations.
• Collaborate with field-based safety specialists to develop and maintain Safe Work Practices that align with the Operational Management System.
• Champion a culture of health, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments to maintain technical currency.
• Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and building competence among the broader TC Energy team.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. or Higher in Safety, Health, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a Related Field
• 10+ years in both Occupational Health and Safety in high hazard operations (Oil & Gas, Energy, Power, Manufacturing, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional designation (or related i.e. Construction Health and Safety Technician)
• Combination of both Field and Office experience
• Working understanding of High Energy Based Safety and SIF/HSIF/PSIF/LSIF
• Solid understanding of the Equipment, Processes, and Business Practices associated with Gas Transmission Operations and Construction
• Spanish language proficiency is an asset.

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training
• Successfully complete pre-employment and Criminal background checks

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. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting careers@tcenergy.com.