Technical Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (DOT) requirements. 
• Provide 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.