Technical Specialist I/Technical Specialist 2/Sr Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Technical Specialist I, Technical Specialist II, 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:

• 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:

• 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.

Qualifications

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 Technical Specialist II will possess the following :

• 3 years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline .
• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories and practices.
• Ability to 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 design systems, components, or processes, meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
• 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
• Strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.