Coatings Engineer

Position Overview

At TC Energy, we connect the world to the energy it needs while upholding values of safety, personal accountability, one team, and active learning. We deliver critical energy across North America and beyond, balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability. Our Materials & Coatings Engineering team within the Pipe Integrity Engineering Services department is seeking an Intermediate Coatings Engineer or Technologist based in Houston. Reporting to the Manager, Materials & Coatings Engineering, you will develop strategies to ensure pipeline coatings meet design specifications, maintain TC Energy’s standards, evaluate manufacturers, and assess material suitability. Your expertise will support research efforts and contributions to international codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Projects, and other Engineering teams to ensure high-quality coatings are specified and applied for various pipeline applications.
• Project Support: Identify and select appropriate coating systems and processes based on project requirements, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and performance standards while supporting projects in the office, with suppliers, and in the field.
• Supplier Management: Evaluate and manage the technical capabilities of suppliers to ensure materials meet the required specifications and quality standards.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement engineering quality control processes and methods, perform site inspections and audits to ensure coatings meet necessary standards.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance including troubleshooting coating issues, conducting root cause analyses, and recommending solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of material reviews, test results, and quality control processes; contribute to and update company coatings specifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance coating quality and optimize application efficiency through process improvements.
• Leadership: Serve as Technical Lead for assigned teams or initiatives while offering guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in coating evaluation and selection, manufacturer evaluation, audit and inspection, or a related area.
• Proven knowledge of natural gas pipelines and station design codes and standards (e.g., CSA Z662, CSA Z245.xx, AMPP, ASME B31, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in coating applications, quality assurance, or related roles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong grasp of coating systems, processes, testing methods, and quality control procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel within North America and visit manufacturing locations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with asset life cycle management.
• Experience with inspecting and auditing plant, shop, and field coatings.
• Proven Management of Change process experience along with evaluation practices and tools.
• Proficiency in process incident root-cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ability to think analytically, perform rigorous analysis, and support recommendations.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid Work Model offering flexibility and balance.
• Flexible Dress Code for eligible office-based employees.