TC Energy · 1 day ago
Coatings Engineer
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTC Energy is a leader in North American energy infrastructure, dedicated to connecting the world to the energy it needs. The Intermediate Coatings Engineer will develop strategies for pipeline coatings, ensure compliance with specifications, and provide technical support while collaborating with various teams.
EnergyFuelOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Projects, and other Engineering teams to ensure the specification and application of high-quality coatings for all types of pipeline applications
Through specifications and standards, identify and select appropriate coating systems & processes based on project requirements, ensuring they meet quality, cost and performance standards. Support projects in the office, at suppliers and in the field as needed
Evaluate and manage the technical capabilities of suppliers to ensure they provide materials that meet the required specifications and quality standards
Develop and implement engineering quality control processes and methods to ensure coatings systems meet the necessary standards and specifications. Perform site inspections and audits when required
Provide technical support to other teams, including troubleshooting coating issues, performing Root Cause Analysis, and recommending solutions
Maintain accurate records of material reviews, test results, and quality control processes records. Contribute to and maintain company coatings specifications and technical requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance coating product quality and optimize application efficiency
Serve as Technical Lead to assigned working teams or special initiatives
Provide review oversight, coaching and mentorship to junior members of the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related degree
8+ years' experience in coating evaluation and selection, manufacturer evaluation, audit and inspection or related experience
Proven knowledge of natural gas pipelines and station design codes and standards (e.g. CSA Z662, CSA Z245.xx, AMPP, ASME B31, etc)
Proven experience in coating applications, quality assurance, or a related role
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong knowledge of coating systems and processes, testing methods, and quality control processes
Ability to work and travel in North America and to manufacturing locations
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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 audits (estimated up to 15% of work schedule)
Preferred
Experience with asset life cycle management
Experience with inspecting & auditing of plant, shop and field coatings
Proven Management of Change process experience and use of evaluation practices and tools required to successfully complete a change
Proficient with process incident root-cause analyses and addressing corrective actions
Ability to think analytically, perform analysis, and support recommendations
Benefits
Hybrid work model
Flexible dress code
Company
TC Energy
TC Energy delivers network of natural gas and crude oil pipelines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.55BKey Investors
Alberta Innovates
2025-10-06Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2024-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $5.2B
2023-02-21Grant· $0.6M
Leadership Team
Sean O'Donnell
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