Technical Specialist 1/2/Sr (Water Treatment & Steam Systems)

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Technical Specialist 1/Technical Specialist 2/Senior Technical Specialist at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee Power Block water physical and chemical program and implementation including maintaining the Station Chemistry Guidelines procedure.
• Track and Trend Power Block water/steam system properties control parameters via DCS and other manual spreadsheets.
• Assist Water Treatment Operations Power Block Lead evaluating and monitoring key performance and process parameters to control and optimize the Reverse Osmosis process and Zero Liquid Discharge system.
• Perform Daily Walkdowns of the Power Block Sampling Panels to ensure the instrumentation is operating normally.
• Track Power Block bulk chemical usage for chemistry and physical properties control (pH control, corrosion control, conductivity).
• Order bulk chemicals from various vendors as needed to ensure proper inventory is maintained for both Power Block and Water Treatment facilities.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/yearly process panels instrument.
• Assist Operations with any related issues on water treatment and steam quality and make recommendations as needed.
• Act as a liaison between BHE Cove Point groups and the SGS laboratory as needed to ensure sampling and analysis of any hydrocarbon process samples.
• Contact outside vendors as needed to assist with any quality issues that cannot be resolved internally.
• Provide solutions or participate in technical groups, either by MOC or otherwise, to ensure optimal operation of Power Block and Water Treatment Systems.
• Candidates must have good critical thinking skills and be willing to learn new tasks as needed.

Technical Specialist 1

• Serves in entry or developmental level in the Technical Specialist series.  
• Performs routine to moderate work assignments designed to develop professional engineering technology work, knowledge, technical skills, and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline necessary to progress to the fully functional, intermediate level.  
• Provides technical support and assistance in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment, and programs. 

Technical Specialist 2

• Serves as the intermediate and fully proficient level in the Technical Specialist series.  
• Is distinguished from Technical Specialist 1 by increased complexity in the application of technical and engineering skills and knowledge.  
• Performs moderate to complex work requiring demonstrated, proficient technical skills, knowledge, and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline.  
• Provides technical support, direction, and advice in analyzing and evaluating systems, equipment, and programs.  

Sr Technical Specialist

• Serves as the top progression level in the Technical Specialist series.  
• Is distinguished from the Technical Specialist 1/Technical Specialist 2 by the increased complexity in the application of technical and engineering skills and knowledge.  
• 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.  

• This role does not function as a technician in modifying, operating, or maintaining systems or equipment. 

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

   

Technical Specialist 1

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.
• Good oral, written, and graphical communication skills required, including basic technical writing skills.
• Ability to learn and 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 2

3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline.

• 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.
• Effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing.  
• Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments. 
• 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

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.
• Strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing.  
• Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
• Ability to function effectively independently and as a member on a technical team. 
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs. 

*****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

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.)

Preferred Degree

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

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards

Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC card application prior to employment.