Job DescriptionBHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Technical Specialist 1/ Technical Specialist 2/Sr Technical Specialist at our Western Area Headquarters in Delmont, PA.
Additional office locations in Eastern Ohio, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Central Pennsylvania would be considered for the right candidate
ResponsibilitiesAs a Pipeline Integrity Engineering Technical Specialist, you will be involved in both Pipeline Integrity and Corrosion responsibilities. In this position you will primarily:
- Support Corrosion Control Policies / Procedures, integrity projects, Integrity Management Plans, Risk Ranking Plans, and Integrity Standards and Procedures.
- Evaluate, analyze, and recommend techniques and new technologies to provide effective corrosion control programs that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and BHE GT&S's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Provide guidance to Operating Areas with cathodic protection record keeping and mapping requirements, and partner to resolve corrosion problems.
- Participate in PHMSA inspections and audits.
- Lead the data collection, collation and evaluation phase of direct assessment activities. Coordinate excavation data collection. Participate in the compilation of reports that describe the results of a project.
- Assist with developing the scope of field services, coordinating and overseeing field services with subcontractors, integration and analysis of data, as well as report preparation and presentation to internal customers.
- Database administration as needed (specifically Maximo, Task Op, Visions, Oracle Web Center Content, Sharepoint, CPDM)
- Prudently manage project budgets and timelines.
- Input and/or quality check data from corrosion systems going to risk models.
- Evaluate test stations to ensure they are properly classified, adequately spaced and monitored at the appropriate frequency.
- Actively review close interval survey results and develop action plans based on the results
- Support the overall corrosion control program which includes external corrosion, internal corrosion, and atmospheric corrosion review programs.
- Develop and conduct corrosion control training activities including classroom instruction.
- 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 and liquid pipelines.
- Support overall corporate compliance programs and databases
- Support direct assessments for external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking
- 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.
- Develop work procedure training for integrity and corrosion 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.
- Perform difficult and complex work requiring a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience.
- 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, such as AMPP 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, SOPs, company and industry 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 without 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.
**Please note that travel will be required for this position. The selected candidate would be expected to travel 50-75 percent of the time, some of which would include overnight or multi-day travel.
QualificationsTechnical 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
- Any combination of education or experience that yields the desired knowledge.
- Formal education in corrosion control from the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) with an active minimum certification level equivalent to the following:
- AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Technologist (CP3) or AMPP (NACE) Cathodic Protection Technician (CP2)
- AMPP (NACE) Basic Coatings Inspector (CIP1) or equivalent (must be obtained within 1 year of the position)
- AMPP (NACE) Internal Corrosion Technologist (must be obtained within 1 year of the position)
- Three or more years' experience in Pipeline Corrosion Engineering - inspection, prevention, design, corrosion control or construction.
- Minimum of three years' experience overseeing field work.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with the DOT Integrity Management Regulations (49 CRF 192, Subpart O; and 195.452 as well as ASME B31.8S) - specifically with respect to Direct Assessment processes and practices.
- Experienced in the application of Corroded Pipe Evaluation (e.g., CorrEval, calculating safe pressures using ASME B31G or RSTRENG).
- Comprehensive knowledge of BHE GT&S's Integrity Management Programs.
EducationBachelor (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.)
Additional Preferred Qualifications:Preferred DegreeBiology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or Physics.
