LNG Technician

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for an Associate LNG Technician (Mechanical)/LNG Technician (Mechanical)/Sr LNG Technician (Mechanical) located at our Cove Point facility in Lusby, MD.

Responsibilities

The Associate LNG Technician/LNG Technician/Senior LNG Technician (Mechanical) reports directly to the Supervisor-LNG Operations (Mechanical) and is a member of multi-disciplined team responsible for the safe, compliant and reliable operation and maintenance of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import/export and re-gasification terminal mechanical equipment including LNG process systems infrastructure, emergency response systems, power/steam generation rotating machinery and auxiliary support systems.

The Associate LNG Technician/LNG Technician/Senior LNG Technician (Mechanical) is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading a wide range of rotating and static mechanical equipment, including but not limited to compressors, gas turbines, steam turbines, fans, pumps, motors, pressure vessels, utilities, piping systems, valves, tanks, loading arms, and related mechanical components typically found in large-scale industrial environments such as LNG terminals, power generation facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, manufacturing operations, NGL processing facilities, cryogenic natural gas processing plants, and other hydrocarbon facilities.

The Associate LNG Technician/LNG Technician/Senior LNG Technician (Mechanical) is a multi-level posted position. The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate skill level based on their demonstrated competencies, qualifications, and relevant experience.

The successful candidate must be willing to work in an industrial environment and will be responsible for the mechanical reliability of the facility’s equipment while ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with site, company, local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and procedures while also supporting continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and cross-functional coordination. A strong commitment to safety and adherence to established protocols is essential to maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities with emphasis on a proactive and preventative maintenance approach based on industry’s best practices, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements to include but not limited to: FERC, PHMSA, NFPA, USCG, MDOL, MDE and EPA.
• Recognizes the safety, environmental and facility reliability consequences of actions taken maintaining the highest levels of safety and environmental compliance.
• Work closely with and directly support the facility’s operations teams, providing mechanical technical support to ensure the plant mechanical maintenance activities meet operational needs.
• Respond to facility mechanical related issues affecting facility operations, assisting with start-ups, shutdowns, and abnormal operating conditions, and implementing improvements that enhance operational reliability and performance.
• Perform hands-on field work on complex mechanical equipment, including troubleshooting, repairing and restoring equipment using appropriate hand tools, power tools, precision measurement tools and lifting/rigging equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance activities including scheduled inspections, lubrication, testing, and parts replacements.
• Perform mooring line handling and associated marine‑terminal duties required for LNG carrier loading/unloading operations, including securing/adjusting mooring lines, and supporting docking/undocking evolutions.
• Read, interpret, and maintain mechanical drawings and configuration‑control documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with site standards.
• Working with site’s Mechanical Engineer, submit drawing and configuration changes per the site’s modification and Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Support installation, testing, and startup of new mechanical equipment.
• Attends required on‑site and off‑site training and proactively completes assigned self‑study and qualification programs to maintain all technical and safety certifications.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (Maximo and Oracle) to manage assets, work orders, inventory, and scheduling to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance operations with a proactive approach.
• Obtain a solid understanding of all facility mechanical maintenance practices and mechanical equipment associated with LNG Liquefaction, LNG Regasification, Ship Loading and Power Generation processes.
• May physically lead and direct large‑scale mechanical maintenance projects in the field, providing hands‑on oversight and work execution control for contract personnel.
• May assist in the development, implementation, and execution of mechanical maintenance policies and procedures.
• May be required to be on-call and/or work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

**Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon meeting eligibility requirements.

**Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Qualifications

Associate LNG Technician (Mechanical)

• 0-2 years' experience in an industrial setting working in a mechanical field where hands on craft experience is gained.

LNG Technician (Mechanical)

• Three (3) years' experience in an industrial setting working in a mechanical field where hands on craft experience is gained.

Sr. LNG Technician (Mechanical)

• Five (5) years' experience in a mechanical setting working in a Mechanical and/or Controls setting or similar related field including related military experience. 
• Preferred: Experience in power generation, LNG production/processing or petrochemical industries considered a plus. Completion of a formal craft training program is a plus.

For All Levels

• Applied knowledge of pumps, compressors, gas turbines, motors, vessels, utilities, piping, tanks, unloading arms, etc., and component parts

• Full competency in performing equipment preventive maintenance activities as required

• Previous work experience demonstrating technical knowledge of Mechanical equipment and repair

• Knowledge of environmental regulations

• Ability to provide guidance and/or training to less experienced Technicians and Operators

• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills, oral and written communication skills, technical writing skills, Mechanical skills, and mathematical skills

• Full ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment or process problems

• Full ability to conduct site inspections or walk downs, including working at heights

• Ability to maintain drawings and configuration documentation as related to Mechanical

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.

• Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

  ***Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.

  ***Support the Company's CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

  Education
  High School Diploma (Preferred Associate Degree)

  Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards
  Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC card application prior to employment.

  Must score “recommended” on MASS (Plant Maintenance Selection System) test for Associate and Mid-Level position.

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

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.
Our benefits are designed to offer choices to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Some of those choices include medical plans for individuals and families; health savings account or flexible spending accounts; dental and vision benefits for individuals and families; life insurance; hours of paid time off accrued per pay period; paid holidays; paid bereavement leave; 401(k) plan with employer match; short- and long-term disability plans; paid parental leave; educational assistance; adoption assistance; and other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection. Employees also participate in the company’s performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management’s discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company’s performance. Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime. BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.