Technical Specialist 1 - Compression, Technical Specialist 2 - Compression or Sr. Technical Specialist - Compression

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)•Delmont, PA

11d•$78,700 - $149,600•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is hiring a Technical Specialist 1, Technical Specialist 2, or Sr. Technical Specialist - Compression, based at its Western Area Headquarters in Delmont, Pennsylvania. The role provides technical support to Operations for safe, quality, and efficient compression operations, including work on turbines, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating gas engines, auxiliary generators, and related control and emissions systems. The position may also support engineering, construction, installation, startup, and commissioning activities; technical documentation and training; and capital project delivery. Relocation assistance may be available subject to eligibility requirements. The job level depends on relevant experience and demonstrated competencies: Technical Specialist 1 requires 0–2 years, Technical Specialist 2 requires 3 years, and Sr. Technical Specialist requires 5 or more years in the applicable discipline. A bachelor’s degree is listed as the education requirement; typically, four years of related progressive work experience may be needed for candidates without a bachelor’s degree. Preferred degree fields include biology, chemistry, computer engineering, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, or physics. Employees are expected to contribute to a team-centric environment based on mutual respect and integrity and support the company’s CHAMPION culture, focused on personal responsibility, continuous improvement, and quality for customers. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Requirements

Technical Specialist 1: 0–2 years of relevant experience and competencies in the applicable discipline.
Technical Specialist 2: 3 years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in the applicable discipline.
Sr. Technical Specialist: 5 or more years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in the applicable discipline.
Bachelor’s degree; typically, four years of related, progressive work experience may be needed for candidates without a bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices appropriate to the applicable level.
Ability to apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology knowledge and tools to broadly defined engineering problems, appropriate to the applicable level.
Ability to design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems, appropriate to the applicable level.
Communication skills, including technical writing, appropriate to the applicable level.
Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and, at the Technical Specialist 2 level, analyze and interpret results to improve processes.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a technical team, appropriate to the applicable level.
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; project management skills are specified for Technical Specialist 2.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and applicable software programs; proficiency and ability to learn new applications are specified for the senior level.
Senior-level thorough knowledge of turbines and centrifugal compressors.
Ability to use and interpret drawings, schematics, technical data, and similar documentation.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations, including DOT, EPA, and OSHA, and relevant engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
Senior-level analytical skills to identify, evaluate, and resolve mechanical problems, along with problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree in biology, chemistry, computer engineering, engineering, engineering technology, mathematics, or physics.
Programming experience, preferably with RS Logix 5000.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Operations to promote quality and efficient compression operations.
Interpret compressor performance curves and identify opportunities for more efficient practices.
Support technicians, specialists, engine mechanics, and contractors to ensure proper equipment assembly and adherence to maintenance policies and procedures during installation, turbine core exchanges, and maintenance.
Program systems; RS Logix 5000 experience is preferred.
Troubleshoot electric and pneumatic valve operators, including fail-safe conditions.
Support turbine and centrifugal compressor maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and failure investigations.
Support hardware and software for real-time horsepower systems, high-pressure fuel systems, auto-balance systems, other control systems, emissions control systems, and communications systems related to reciprocating engines, compressors, and auxiliary generators.
Support maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and failure investigations for reciprocating gas engines, auxiliary generators, and compressors.
Develop, standardize, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, work procedures, installation procedures, and training manuals.
Develop and conduct training classes as required.
Support project teams, Operations, and engineering groups in developing, reviewing, and interpreting pulsation and vibration studies related to compressor stations.
Support engineering, construction, installation, startup, and commissioning of natural gas turbine engines, centrifugal compressors, and electric-driven centrifugal compressors.
Manage multiple issues, projects, and initiatives within the area of responsibility.
Support Engineering and Operations in completing annual projects.
Lead capital projects, including developing and managing budgets and schedules, opening and closing projects, placing projects in service, defining scopes of work, selecting contractors, supporting contractor bidding with Supply Chain, overseeing third-party contractors, and providing technical support.
Represent the company on external technical committees and organizations, including at industry meetings and conferences such as GMRC and PRCI, as requested by leadership.