BHE GT&S ยท 5 months ago
Engineer II/Sr Engineer/Sr Engineer II (Mechanical)
Lusby, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
1+ years expBHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment. The role involves preventing equipment failures through condition monitoring, leading projects, and mentoring staff to foster a reliability-focused culture.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
A Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, long-term performance, and the reliability of critical plant equipment
This role focuses on preventing equipment failures by leveraging condition monitoring, implementing robust asset strategies, and driving defect elimination efforts
Key responsibilities include enhancing the early detection of equipment degradation through improved condition monitoring programs
Success in this role requires building cross-functional alignment to ensure shared understanding, commitment, and support for reliability-focused initiatives
Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer serves as a champion for reliability best practices and actively mentors others to build an initiative-taking, reliability-centered culture across the organization
Leads functional teams in the planning, design, procurement, and construction of pipeline and/or compression projects for the BHE GT&S pipeline system
Provides technical oversight in performing all phases of projects
Assists with internal training for engineers and technicians
Works closely with managers and principal engineers on higher-level projects, and in recommending and implementing changes that benefit the company
Designs and provides cost estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contract administration, cost analyses, inspections, and maintenance
Conducts engineering studies and investigations and prepares oral and written reports
Provides engineering assistance to other departments
Keeps informed of industry issues and technical trends that can benefit the BHE GT&S business
Provide technical support for the operation and maintenance of fixed mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and piping systems
Provide support for plant Systems and Processes: Hose management, flange management, pressure equipment repair and fitness for service, welding and NDT, piping stress analysis, piping vibration management (including AIV/FIV)
Provide mechanical engineering support for both day-to-day plant operations and long-term reliability and availability targets, including frontline response for mechanical issues and failures
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical equipment (safety, cost, availability) through: Maintenance strategy optimization, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Bad actor analysis, Management of Change, Debottlenecking and efficiency optimization
Define and implement QA/QC programs for mechanical equipment maintenance
Participate in the review and approval of engineering designs, modifications, and repair plans
Provide integral interaction and support for other intercompany teams, such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Process
Develop and optimize asset strategies based on asset criticality
Drives implementation of the site reliability strategy
Develops, implements, maintains, and continuously improves condition monitoring programs and standards
Identifies and addresses spare parts gaps for critical equipment
Initiates, defines, justifies, and supports the execution of strategic initiatives and capital projects to improve equipment reliability
Qualification
Required
1-3 Years of Professional Engineering Experience for Engineer II
5+ Years of Professional Engineering Experience for Sr Engineer
8 Years of Professional Engineering Experience for Sr Engineer II (PE License required) or 10 Years of Professional Engineering Experience for candidate not possessing a PE License
Bachelors in engineering required, from an accredited college or university
Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals
Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives
Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management
Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs
Planning, organizational, and project management skills
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles for Sr Engineer
Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines for Sr Engineer
Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to serve as team project lead for Sr Engineer
Provide guidance to less experienced engineers for Sr Engineer
Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing
Effective decision-making skills
Computer skills and application of software programs
Analytical and abstract thinking skills
Problem solving skills
Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices
Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills
Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills
Ability to process information quickly
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
Must have a valid TWIC card or proof of TWIC card application prior to employment
Preferred
PE License preferred for Sr Engineer
Knowledge and experience in rotating equipment is a plus but not a requirement
Benefits
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
Other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection
Performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility
Overtime
Company
BHE GT&S
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
1001-5000 employees
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