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Technical Specialist I/Technical Specialist 2/Sr Technical Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Delmont, PA, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Jun 2025

About the role

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Technical Specialist I, Technical Specialist 2 or Sr Technical Specialist at our Western Area Headquarters in Delmont, PA.

Technical Specialist I: 
•    Provide technical support to Operations to promote quality and efficient compression operations


•    Understand and interpret compressor performance curves and determine if a more efficient practice is available


•    Provide technical support to Technicians, Specialists, Engine Mechanics, and Contractors to ensure proper assembly and ensure maintenance policies and procedures are being adhered to during equipment installation and maintenance processes


•    Support system hardware and software for real time horsepower systems, high pressure fuel systems, auto balance systems, other control systems, emission control systems, and communication systems related to reciprocating engines/compressors and auxiliary generators


•    Provide technical support to operations on reciprocating gas engines (including auxiliary generators) and compressors during maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and failure investigation activities


•    Develop, standardize, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, work procedures, installation procedures, and training manuals


•    Develop and conduct training classes as required


•    Support Project Teams, Operations, and other Engineering Groups on the development, review, and interpretation of pulsation and vibration studies as they pertain to Compressor Stations


•    Provide support in the engineering, construction, installation, startup, and commissioning of natural gas reciprocating engines/compressors and electric driven reciprocating compressors


•    Manage multiple issues, projects, and initiatives within area of responsibility


•    Support Engineering and Operations in the completion of annual projects


•    Lead all aspects of capital projects to include developing and managing the budget, opening the project, placing the project in service, closing the project, developing the work scope, selecting contractors, working with Supply Chain as needed for contractor bidding, developing and managing the schedule, and providing technical support


•    Represent company as a member of external technical committees and organizations, including involvement as company representative at industry meetings and conferences (GMRC & PRCI) as requested by leadership
 

Technical Specialist II: 
In addition to the responsibilities listed for Technical Specialist I, the Technical Specialist II will: 


•    Serve at the intermediate and fully proficient level in the Technical Specialist series
•    Be distinguished from the Technical Specialist I by increased complexity in the application of technical and engineering skills and knowledge
 

Sr Technical Specialist: 
In addition to the responsibilities listed for Technical Specialist II, the Sr Technical Specialist will: 


•    Serve as the top progression level in the Technical Specialist series
•    Be distinguished from the Technical Specialist 2 by the increased complexity in the application of technical and engineering skills and knowledge
 

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 ident

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