Technical Specialist 1/ Technical Specialist 2/Sr Technical Specialist

BHE 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

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
- 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.

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.)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Degree

Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, or Physics.