Sr Technical Specialist

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)•Delmont, PA

16h•$78,700 - $149,600•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S is hiring a Pipeline Integrity Engineering Technical Specialist at its Western Area Headquarters in Delmont, Pennsylvania. Other office locations in Eastern Ohio, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Central Pennsylvania may be considered for the right candidate. The role covers both pipeline integrity and corrosion control, supporting safe and compliant natural gas transmission and liquid pipeline operations. Travel is required, with an expected 50–75% of time spent traveling; some trips may involve overnight or multi-day stays. The specialist supports corrosion-control programs, integrity projects, management plans, risk-ranking plans, standards, procedures, compliance databases, and related projects. The work includes evaluating corrosion-control techniques and technologies, advising operating areas, supporting direct assessments and in-line inspections, coordinating and overseeing field services, analyzing data, preparing reports, and managing project budgets and schedules. The position also provides technical troubleshooting, training, design support, regulatory inspection participation, and recommendations based on industry practices. The posting describes three experience levels: Technical Specialist I, Technical Specialist II, and Senior Technical Specialist. Qualifications and technical responsibilities vary by level. Senior-level duties may include expert technical advice, technical project management, and leadership. The role applies engineering, scientific, quality-system, and business-practice principles to integrity and corrosion work; it may include field engineering, testing, design-related work, construction systems development, and operational engineering.

Requirements

Technical Specialist I: 0–2+ years of relevant experience and competencies in the applicable discipline.
Technical Specialist I: Basic knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices; ability to learn and apply relevant mathematics, science, engineering, technology, techniques, skills, and tools to broadly defined problems.
Technical Specialist I: Ability to learn to design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems.
Technical Specialist I: Effective oral, written, and graphical communication, including basic technical writing skills.
Technical Specialist I: Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and function as a member of a technical team.
Technical Specialist I: Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Technical Specialist I: Basic computer and keyboarding skills, including Microsoft Office and applicable software.
Technical Specialist I: Questioning attitude, problem-solving, analytical, and abstract-thinking skills.
Technical Specialist II: In addition to Technical Specialist I qualifications, 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in the applicable discipline.
Technical Specialist II: Knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices; ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature and analyze and interpret results to improve processes.
Technical Specialist II: Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a technical team; organizational and project-management skills; proficient personal-computer skills and knowledge of applicable software.
Senior Technical Specialist: In addition to Technical Specialist II qualifications, 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in the applicable discipline.
Senior Technical Specialist: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices and ability to apply relevant mathematics, science, engineering, technology, techniques, skills, and tools to broadly defined problems.
Senior Technical Specialist: Ability to design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems.
Senior Technical Specialist: Any combination of education or experience that yields the desired knowledge.
Senior Technical Specialist: Formal corrosion-control education from AMPP and an active certification at least equivalent to AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3) or Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2).
Senior Technical Specialist: AMPP (NACE) Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP1) or equivalent certification, to be obtained within one year of the position.
Senior Technical Specialist: AMPP (NACE) Internal Corrosion Technologist certification, to be obtained within one year of the position.
Senior Technical Specialist: Three or more years of pipeline corrosion engineering experience in inspection, prevention, design, corrosion control, or construction.
Senior Technical Specialist: At least three years of experience overseeing field work.
Senior Technical Specialist: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Senior Technical Specialist: Familiarity with DOT Integrity Management Regulations (49 CFR 192, Subpart O, and 195.452) and ASME B31.8S, particularly Direct Assessment processes and practices.
Senior Technical Specialist: Experience applying corroded-pipe evaluation methods, such as CorrEval and calculating safe pressures using ASME B31G or RSTRENG.
Senior Technical Specialist: Comprehensive knowledge of BHE GT&S Integrity Management Programs.
Bachelor’s degree; typically, four years of related progressive work experience would be needed for candidates without a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to travel 50–75% of the time, including occasional overnight or multi-day travel.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or Physics.

Responsibilities

Support corrosion-control policies and procedures, integrity projects, Integrity Management Plans, Risk Ranking Plans, and integrity standards and procedures.
Evaluate and recommend corrosion-control techniques and technologies that meet regulatory requirements and company operating procedures.
Guide operating areas on cathodic-protection record keeping and mapping, and partner with them to resolve corrosion problems.
Participate in PHMSA inspections and audits.
Lead data collection, collation, and evaluation for direct-assessment activities; coordinate excavation data collection and contribute to project reports.
Develop scopes for field services, coordinate and oversee subcontractors, integrate and analyze data, and prepare and present reports to internal customers.
Administer databases as needed, including Maximo, Task Op, Visions, Oracle Web Center Content, SharePoint, and CPDM.
Manage project budgets and timelines prudently.
Enter or quality-check corrosion-system data supplied to risk models.
Evaluate test stations for proper classification, spacing, and monitoring frequency.
Review close-interval survey results and develop action plans.
Support external, internal, and atmospheric corrosion-control review programs.
Develop and conduct corrosion-control training, including classroom instruction, and develop work-procedure training for integrity and corrosion assessment tasks.
Support direct assessments for external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking.
Support the development, design, analysis, and evaluation of corrosion-control systems, policies, and procedures for natural gas transmission and liquid pipelines.
Support corporate compliance programs, databases, and system recommendations.
Support in-line inspection runs, excavation projects, and data analysis.
Support integrity and compliance projects such as pressure tests, guided-wave analysis, direct assessments, and navigable-waterway dive inspections.
Participate in compressor-station, facility, and site reviews to assess compliance with federal regulations.
Review industry best practices and recommend applications for the company’s system.
Provide technical troubleshooting and design support.
Meet customer needs, maintain customer satisfaction, and pursue continuous improvement.
Plan and coordinate major portions of complex projects to meet cost and schedule objectives.
Independently evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; develop new approaches and field-specific criteria as needed.
Provide technical expertise and, at higher proficiency levels, team leadership as needed.
Participate in industry organizations, conferences, and associations, and complete leading industry training and qualifications or certifications such as AMPP certifications.
Provide technical support, direction, and advice in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment, and programs.
Implement technology in the applicable engineering or technical field and apply quality-system controls, scientific or engineering principles, and technical skills to support compliance.
Read and interpret drawings, maps, and diagrams to perform job functions.
As applicable, perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing or construction systems development, quality control, operational engineering, and design or theoretical work.
Provide technical project management, including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking, and project oversight.