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 As a Pipeline Integrity Engineering Technical Specialist, you will be involved in both Pipeline Integrity and Corrosion responsibilities. In this position you will primarily: • Support Corrosion Control Policies / Procedures, integrity projects, Integrity Management Plans, Risk Ranking Plans, and Integrity Standards and Procedures. • Evaluate, analyze, and recommend techniques and new technologies to provide effective corrosion control programs that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and BHE GT&S’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). • Provide guidance to Operating Areas with cathodic protection record keeping and mapping requirements, and partner to resolve corrosion problems. • Participate in PHMSA inspections and audits. • Lead the data collection, collation and evaluation phase of direct assessment activities. Coordinate excavation data collection. Participate in the compilation of reports that describe the results of a project. • Assist with developing the scope of field services, coordinating and overseeing field services with subcontractors, integration and analysis of data, as well as report preparation and presentation to internal customers. • Database administration as needed (specifically Maximo, Task Op, Visions, Oracle Web Center Content, Sharepoint, CPDM) • Prudently manage project budgets and timelines. • Input and/or quality check data from corrosion systems going to risk models. • Evaluate test stations to ensure they are properly classified, adequately spaced and monitored at the appropriate frequency. • Actively review close interval survey results and develop action plans based on the results • Support the overall corrosion control program which includes external corrosion, internal corrosion, and atmospheric corrosion review programs. • Develop and conduct corrosion control training activities including classroom instruction. • Support projects involving direct assessments for external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking • Support the development, design, analyze, evaluate, and recommend corrosion control systems, policies, and procedures, to mitigate adverse effects on natural gas transmission and liquid pipelines. • Support overall corporate compliance programs and databases • Support direct assessments for external corrosion, internal corrosion, and stress corrosion cracking • Support the in-line inspection program on runs, excavation projects, and data analysis. • Support various integrity and compliance projects (e.g. pressure tests, guided wave analysis, direct assessments, navigable waterway dive inspections, etc.). • Participate in and complete compressor station, facility, and site reviews to ensure compliance with federal regulations. • Review industry best practices and recommend applications for GT&S’s system. • Provide technical troubleshooting and design support. • Develop work procedure training for integrity and corrosion assessment tasks. • Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by meeting customer needs and pursuing continuous improvement. • Support compliance programs and make system recommendations. • Perform difficult and complex work requiring a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and significant experience. • Schedule and coordinate major segments of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. • Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation selection adaptation and modification of standard techniques procedures and criteria. • Devise new approaches to problems encountered and develop engineering criteria ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards. • At high levels of proficiency within this classification incumbents are expected to provide technical expertise and/or team leadership as needed. • Participate in industry recognized organizations, conferences, and associations. • Successfully complete leading industry training classes and obtain qualification and certifications, such as AMPP certifications. • 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. • Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. • Devises new approaches to problems encountered and develops engineering or other field specific criteria, ensuring compliance with design criteria, SOPs, company and industry standards. • Implements technology within an engineering or other specific field, as required. • Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories, quality system standards, or acceptable business practices. • Able to read and understand drawings, maps and diagrams to perform necessary job functions. • Applies quality system controls/standards, scientific and/or engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support compliance activities. • May perform product improvement, testing, field engineering, development, manufacturing construction systems development, quality control, and operational engineering. • May perform some design and theoretical work, even without the educational background to function as an engineer. • May perform the same work as titled Engineers, but possesses an engineering degree which is not ABET accredited. • May provide technical project management, including scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking, and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives. **Please note that travel will be required for this position. The selected candidate would be expected to travel 50-75 percent of the time, some of which would include overnight or multi-day travel. 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.