Sr (Water Treatment & Steam Systems)

BHE•Lusby, MD

7d•$103,800 - $146,400•Onsite

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 serves in entry, intermediate, or top progression levels within the Technical Specialist series, focusing on Water Treatment & Steam Systems. The position involves overseeing and supporting water treatment programs, analyzing system properties, performing system walkdowns, managing chemical usage, and acting as a liaison for technical issues. Candidates must possess good critical thinking skills and a willingness to learn new tasks. This role does not function as a technician in modifying, operating, or maintaining systems or equipment.

Requirements

0-2+ years of relevant experience and competencies in applicable discipline (Technical Specialist 1).
Basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices (Technical Specialist 1).
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 appropriate to the discipline (Technical Specialist 1).
Ability to learn and design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline (Technical Specialist 1).
Good oral, written, and graphical communication skills required, including basic technical writing skills (Technical Specialist 1).
Ability to learn and conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments (Technical Specialist 1).
Ability to function as a member on a technical team (Technical Specialist 1).
Organizational skills (Technical Specialist 1).
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks (Technical Specialist 1).
Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills, and the use of Microsoft Office programs and applicable software programs (Technical Specialist 1).
Demonstrates questioning attitude, problem solving, analytical, and abstract thinking skills (Technical Specialist 1).
3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline (Technical Specialist 2).
Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices (Technical Specialist 2).
Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline (Technical Specialist 2).
Ability to design systems, components, or processes, meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline (Technical Specialist 2).
Effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing (Technical Specialist 2).
Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature (Technical Specialist 2).
Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments (Technical Specialist 2).
Ability to analyze and interpret results to improve processes (Technical Specialist 2).
Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team (Technical Specialist 2).
Organizational and project management skills (Technical Specialist 2).
Proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs (Technical Specialist 2).
5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline (Sr Technical Specialist).
In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices (Sr Technical Specialist).
Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline (Sr Technical Specialist).
Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline (Sr Technical Specialist).
Strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing (Sr Technical Specialist).
Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature (Sr Technical Specialist).
Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments (Sr Technical Specialist).
Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes (Sr Technical Specialist).
Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team (Sr Technical Specialist).
Excellent organization and project management skills (Sr Technical Specialist).
Excellent personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs (Sr Technical Specialist).
Candidates must have good critical thinking skills and be willing to learn new tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
Preferred Degree: 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.
Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

Benefits

Medical plans for individuals and families
Health savings account or flexible spending accounts
Dental and vision benefits for individuals and families
Life insurance
Hours of paid time off accrued per pay period
Paid holidays
Paid bereavement leave
401(k) plan with employer match
Short- and long-term disability plans
Paid parental leave
Educational assistance
Adoption assistance
Other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection.
Employees also participate in the company’s performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility.
Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.