BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Technical Specialist I, Technical Specialist 2 or Sr. Technical Specialist at our Pleasant Valley Station in Centreville, VA.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair electrical distribution, protection, and control systems, including replacement and configuration of component parts.
- Perform comprehensive testing on substation apparatus (e.g., power factor testing, turns ratio testing, megger tests) and all analytical tests required to ensure reliable operation.
- Operate substation and station equipment, including switching and grounding activities.
- Work with Engineering to manage relay settings, passwords, Management of Change processes, and system adjustments.
- Maintain and test solid-state and microprocessor-based relays, meters (KWH/KW), recorders (sequential event, digital fault), and SCADA-related controls.
- Support maintenance and calibration of associated station equipment such as generators, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), circuit breakers, AC inverters, DC chargers, batteries, HVAC systems, and instrumentation.
- Recommend and monitor preventive maintenance software and systems
- Perform site inspections, walk-downs, and maintain accurate drawings and configuration control documentation.
- Adhere to all applicable safety rules and protocols, including NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced technicians and operators as needed.
- May work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions.
- Be responsible for tools, test equipment, and vehicles.
- Experience with synchronous motor systems
Preferred Experience
- Experience in power generation, natural gas processing, petrochemical, or large industrial plant environments.
- Experience working with GE, SEL, and Beckwith relays.
- Proficiency in using electrical test equipment, relay software, and relay test equipment.
- Knowledge of SCADA and remote-control systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Deep understanding of plant electrical power generation and distribution systems, and plant utilities (air, water, gas, etc.).
- Applied knowledge of protective and network relaying, electrical and control systems, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, lighting, HVAC, AC/DC systems, batteries, and control panels.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations, industrial electrical hazards, and safety requirements for rotating equipment, arc flash, and confined spaces.
- Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Maximo or similar maintenance management systems.
- Ability to perform physical duties such as climbing, working at heights, confined space entry, and lifting.
- Capability to work independently, in teams, and occasionally in emergency or extended-hour conditions.
- Company housing may be available
Technical Specialist I:
- Performs difficult and complex work requiring strong technical skills and significant knowledge and experience within the functional area or specific engineering discipline.
- Does not function as a technician in modifying, operating, or maintaining systems or equipment.
- 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 criteria, ensuring compliance with design criteria and standards.
- Implements technology within an engineering field.
- Focuses on the practical application of engineering theories.
- Determines how to make the designs and plans of engineer's work.
- Applies scientific and engineering principles and methods, along with technical skills, to support engineering 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 but does not possess 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.
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
**Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon meeting eligibility requirements.
