Job Description

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer I, Engineer II, Sr Engineer, or Sr Engineer II in our Reservoir Development & Optimization Team within the Gas Storage Department, located in our White Oaks General Office in Bridgeport, WV.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing, evaluating, and maintaining/improving existing gas storage pools.
  
  • Analyze storage pool capacity, deliverability, and peaking abilities.
  • Identify opportunities for additional economical capacity or deliverability development in EGTS storage pools.
  • Generate winter withdrawal and summer injection operating plans for use in the optimization of the storage asset.
  • Develop storage pool deliverability and injectability curves to monitor pool performance.
  • Prepare annual storage pool operating reports.
  • Provide field engineering support on selected pools.
  • Participate in and prepare information for semi-annual partnership meetings.
  • Evaluate well performance and identify wells for stimulation.
  • Maintain and monitor reservoir conditions through shut-in tests and inventory verification studies. Perform special studies to identify and manage storage gas inventory adjustments.
  • Assist with preparing gas storage information for FERC certificate filings.
  • Maintain EGTS's Storage Integrity Management Program (SIMP) including the annual review to ensure PHMSA compliance. Act as a subject matter expert and coordinate submissions with other subject matter experts.
  • Prepare for and provide support during PHMSA Storage audits.
  • Maintain the Gas Well Storage (GWS) compliance monitoring system and reports for EGTS. This is critical for demonstrating and tracking PHMSA compliance. Assist with creating new inspection processes and forms as needed to address identified gaps.
  • Ensure compliance of storage reservoirs with FERC certification, PHMSA regulations, and State regulatory Oil and Gas Commissions.
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of the records required to maintain PHMSA compliance regarding monthly well inspections/ visits.
  • Compile and analyze data for EGTS Storage Well Risk Ranking using EGTS's inspection systems, GIS systems (Small World and GSA), and manual data sources.
  • Maintain all required fields for the Storage Well Risk Ranking.
  • Review risk model outputs and perform analysis; Risk Model currently includes 73 threat fields and 13 consequence fields. Ensure preventive and mitigative measures are tracked and documented as part of PHMSA compliance for EGTS.
  • Maintain the Gas Storage MOC process.
  • Participate in and document periodic reviews of: Risk Model variables, MOC, procedures and standards; Support internal and external audits.
  • Prepare reports on remaining production reserves estimates associated with EGTS production assets.
  • Perform other duties or special studies, as needed.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, ARIES, Surfer, Fekete Well Test, and other applicable softwares.
  • Planning, organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data and draw valid conclusions.
  • Effective decision-making skills. Effective oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
  • Knowledge of conventional sandstone reservoirs, reef structures, and/or aquifer storage containers.
  • Knowledge of company operations and natural gas industry.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FERC, PHMSA, EPA, OSHA, API, ASME, etc.).
  • Knowledge of API RP 1171.
  • Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.

**Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering or Petroleum Engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

Engineer I:

0-2 years of relevant engineering experience

Engineer II:

1-3+ years of relevant engineering experience

Sr Engineer:

5+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Sr Engineer II

8+ years of relevant engineering experience. PE Required.

All Levels:

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to communicate a basic understanding of technical information to non-technical people.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Project management skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering from an accredited college or university required.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The management team of Berkshire Hathaway Energy reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.