Technical Specialist - Compression, Technical Specialist - Compression or Sr. Technical Specialist - Compression

Technical Specialist
- Compression

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Technical Specialist 1 - Compression, Technical Specialist 2 - Compression or Sr. Technical Specialist
- Compression located at our Myersville Station in Middletown, MD. This position will also support areas in Leesburg, VA, Catlett, VA and Chambersburg, PA.

• Provide engineering and technical expertise to support the planning, design, execution, and operational support of Compression Services capital projects and fleet reliability initiatives.
• Perform compression calculations, pump and heat exchanger sizing, engine mapping, equipment specification development, design reviews, root cause analyses (RCA), and regulatory compliance activities.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical distribution, protection, and control systems, including the replacement, configuration, and testing of components.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of substation equipment, including power factor, turns ratio, insulation resistance (megger), and other analytical tests necessary to ensure reliable system operation.
• Operate station and substation equipment, including electrical switching and grounding activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering to manage relay settings, passwords, Management of Change (MOC) processes, and system modifications.
• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot solid-state and microprocessor-based relays, metering systems, sequential event recorders, digital fault recorders, and SCADA control systems.
• Maintain and calibrate associated station equipment, including generators, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), circuit breakers, AC inverters, DC chargers, batteries, HVAC systems, and instrumentation.
• Recommend, implement, and monitor preventive and predictive maintenance programs, software, and systems to improve equipment reliability.
• Perform site inspections, equipment walk-downs, and maintain accurate drawings, records, and configuration control documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations, including NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E, Company safety policies, and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). technical guidance, training, and mentorship to technicians, operators, and less experienced personnel.
• Support emergency response efforts, including working independently or extended hours as operational conditions require.
• Maintain accountability for assigned tools, testing equipment, vehicles, and other company assets.
• Apply knowledge of synchronous motor systems to support operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.

• Experience in power generation, natural gas processing, petrochemical, or large industrial plant environments.
• Experience working with GE, SEL, and Beckwith relays.
• Proficiency in using electrical test equipment, relay software, and relay test equipment.
• Knowledge of SCADA and remote-control systems.

• Deep understanding of plant electrical power generation and distribution systems, and plant utilities (air, water, gas, etc.).
• Applied knowledge of protective and network relaying, electrical and control systems, including transformers, switch gear, MCCs, VFDs, lighting, HVAC, AC/DC systems, batteries, and control panels.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations, industrial electrical hazards, and safety requirements for rotating equipment, arc flash, and confined spaces.
• Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Maximo or similar maintenance management systems.
• Ability to perform physical duties such as climbing, working at heights, confined space entry, and lifting.
• Capability to work independently, in teams, and occasionally in emergency or extended-hour conditions.

• Performs difficult and complex work requiring strong technical skills and significant knowledge and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline.
• Does not function as a technician in modifying, operating, or maintaining systems or equipment.
• 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 criteria, ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
• Implements technology within an engineering field.
• Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories.
• Determines how to make the designs and plans of engineer's work.
• Applies scientific and engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support engineering activities.
• May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering,…