Technical Specialist 1/Technical Specialist 2/Sr Technical Specialist - Military veterans preferred

BHE GT&S


JOB DESCRIPTION

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Technical Specialist 1, Technical Specialist 2 or Sr Technical Specialist at our White Oaks general office building in Bridgeport, WV.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Pipeline Integrity Engineering Technical Specialist, you will be involved in both Pipeline Integrity and Corrosion responsibilities.

• In this position you will primarily support integrity projects, Integrity Management Plans, Risk Ranking Plans, Integrity Standards and Procedures, and Corrosion Control Policies / Procedures.
• Evaluate, analyze, and recommend techniques and new technologies to provide effective pipeline integrity programs that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and BHE GT&S's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Database administration as needed (specifically Task Op, Visions, Oracle Web Center Content, Sharepoint, CPDM)

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above and more specifically, The Pipeline Integrity Technical Specialist will:

• Support the in-line inspection program on runs, excavation projects, and data analysis.
• Support various integrity and compliance projects (e.g. pressure tests, guided wave analysis, direct assessments, navigable waterway dive inspections, etc.).
• Participate in and complete compressor station, facility, and site reviews to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Review industry best practices and recommend applications for GT&S's system.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and design support for regulated departments.
• Develop work procedure training for integrity assessment tasks.
• Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by meeting customer needs and pursuing continuous improvement.
• Support compliance programs and make system recommendations.
• Input and/or quality check data from corrosion systems going to risk models.
• Support the atmospheric corrosion review program.
• Support projects involving direct assessments for external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking
• Support the development, design, analyze, evaluate, and recommend corrosion control systems, policies, and procedures, to mitigate adverse effects on natural gas transmission.
• Support overall corporate compliance programs and databases
• Support direct assessments for external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking
• Perform difficult and complex work requiring a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience within functional assignment area.
• Schedule and coordinate major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation selection adaptation and modification of standard techniques procedures and criteria.
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered and develop engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
• At high levels of proficiency within this classification incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed.
• Participate in industry recognized organizations, conferences, and associations.
• Successfully complete leading industry training classes and obtain qualification and certifications
• Performs difficult and complex work requiring strong technical skills and significant knowledge and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline.
• Provides expert technical support, direction, and advice in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment, and programs.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering or other field specific criteria, ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
• Implements technology within an engineering or other specific field, as required.
• Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories, quality system standards, or acceptable business practices.
• Able to read and understand drawings, maps and diagrams to perform necessary job functions.
• Applies quality system controls/standards, scientific and/or engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support compliance activities.
• May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing construction systems development, quality control, and operational engineering.
• May perform some design and theoretical work, even if does not possess the educational background to function as an engineer.
• May perform the same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET accredited.
• May provide technical project management, including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking, and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Specialist I:

• 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 appropriate to the discipline.
• Ability to learn and design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills required, including basic technical writing skills.
• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments.
• Ability to function as a member on a technical team.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of computers, keyboarding skills, and the use of Microsoft Office programs and applicable software programs.
• Demonstrates questioning attitude, problem solving, analytical, and abstract thinking skills.

Technical Specialist II:

In addition to the qualifications listed for the Technical Specialist I, the Sr Technical Specialist will possess the following:

• 3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices.
• Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Ability to analyze and interpret results to improve processes.
• Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team.
• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs.

Sr. Technical Specialist:

In addition to the qualifications listed for the Technical Specialist II, the Sr Technical Specialist will possess the following:

• 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
• 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.
• Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline

Education

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 10002878
Job Category Engineering
Posting Date 2025-07-15
Apply Before 2025-08-19T03:59:00+00:00
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 925 White Oaks Blvd, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, US
Relocation Assistance Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
Business Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage, Inc.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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