Technical Specialist 1/Technical Specialist 2 (Water Treatment & Steam Systems)

Bhe Gt&s • Lusby, MD

119d • $68,300 - $122,000

About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Technical Specialist 1/Technical Specialist 2/Senior Technical Specialist at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD. This role involves overseeing the Power Block water physical and chemical program, tracking and trending system properties, assisting in evaluating and monitoring key performance parameters, and acting as a liaison with external vendors and laboratories. The position requires good critical thinking skills and a willingness to learn new tasks.

Requirements

• Technical Specialist 1: 0-2+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to learn and successfully apply basic knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
• Good oral, written, and graphical communication skills required, including basic technical writing skills.
• Ability to function as a member on a technical team.
• Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills, and the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrates questioning attitude, problem solving, analytical, and abstract thinking skills.
• Technical Specialist 2: 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices.
• Ability to analyze and interpret results to improve processes.
• Sr Technical Specialist: 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC card application prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Power Block water physical and chemical program and implementation including maintaining the Station Chemistry Guidelines procedure.
• Track and Trend Power Block water/steam system properties control parameters via DCS and other manual spreadsheets.
• Assist Water Treatment Operations Power Block Lead evaluating and monitoring key performance and process parameters to control and optimize the Reverse Osmosis process and Zero Liquid Discharge system.
• Perform Daily Walkdowns of the Power Block Sampling Panels to ensure the instrumentation is operating normally.
• Track Power Block bulk chemical usage for chemistry and physical properties control (pH control, corrosion control, conductivity).
• Order bulk chemicals from various vendors as needed to ensure proper inventory is maintained for both Power Block and Water Treatment facilities.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/yearly process panels instrument.
• Assist Operations with any related issues on water treatment and steam quality and make recommendations as needed.
• Act as a liaison between BHE Cove Point groups and the SGS laboratory as needed to ensure sampling and analysis of any hydrocarbon process samples.
• Contact outside vendors as needed to assist with any quality issues that cannot be resolved internally.
• Provide solutions or participate in technical groups, either by MOC or otherwise, to ensure optimal operation of Power Block and Water Treatment Systems.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available dependent upon meeting eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree