Technical Specialist 1/Technical Specialist 2/Senior Technical Specialist

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.

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.

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.