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BHE Compression Services · 5 months ago

Engineer II/Sr Engineer/Sr Engineer II (Mechanical)

2100 Cove Point Rd, Lusby, MD, 20657, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $131K/yr

1+ years exp

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company seeking an Engineer II/Sr Engineer/Sr Engineer II (Mechanical) at their Cove Point facility in Lusby, MD. The role involves supporting the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment and driving initiatives for maintenance and improvement of mechanical systems.

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

Plant equipment includes infrastructure, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, piping systems, and rotating 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

Condensate and LNG Loading arms, valves, filters, flares, restriction orifices, fire system equipment (e.g., monitors, deluge etc.), and any related

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

Mechanical EngineeringNatural Gas Industry KnowledgeProject ManagementCondition MonitoringRoot Cause Failure AnalysisAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

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

Bachelors in engineering required, from an accredited college or university

Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles for Sr Engineer

Significant engineering knowledge of natural gas industry related to the design and installation of pipelines, compressor stations, and process equipment for Sr Engineer II

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