Utilityperson Field Start

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity for a Utilityperson Field Start reporting to our White Plains office located in Waldorf Maryland covering Southern Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform a combination of skilled and semi-skilled duties relative to the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities such as pipelines, M&R stations, running, pulling and/or cementing casing, installing well head equipment and rigging up and tearing down of tools and equipment.
• Lead and conduct special volume, pressure and other tests as required to determine deliverability of wells, pipelines, etc., under various operating conditions; compute volumes and interpret results of such tests.
• Assist in, and direct as required, the connecting and disconnecting large displacement and orifice meters and related regulating equipment.
• Operate power driven boring machine (4" or larger capacity); operate power driven tapping and plugging machines (2" or larger capacity) on high pressure lines and operate air pipe saw.
• Prepare records and reports as required.
• Make minor repairs to equipment used in the performance of assigned duties, keeping equipment in safe and proper working conditions.
• Train and direct other employees in the performance of assigned duties as required.
• Perform other duties as required in other classifications.

Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years combined related and recent mechanical experience in any COMBINATION of the following: Industrial equipment, compressors, pumps, electrical motors, controls circuitry, engines AND/OR Natural gas reciprocating/combustion/turbine engines AND/OR Related natural gas industry experience AND/OR Related military experience AND/OR the equivalent related education (technical school or college)

Must live within a reasonable commuting distance (40 miles) of the White Plains Office in Waldorf, Maryland and must reside in the Southern Maryland region. Candidate outside this radius must be willing to self-relocate to Southern Maryland prior to assuming this role.

• Ability to walk various terrain, climb steps and ladders, work from elevated platforms and/or excavations 
• Ability to operate various equipment and tools weighing up to 90 lbs., as well as the ability to work independently and as a crew member.
• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 50 lbs. 
• Must possess basic computer skills.

Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to follow mandatory safety rules and standard operating procedures and use personal protective equipment. 
• Ability to analyze problems, collect accurate data and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to work independently or as a crew member.

PREFERRED:

• Related natural gas industry experience.

Education Required

• Education Required:  High school diploma or GED.

Testing Required

• Cognitive Aptitude testing and Mechanical Aptitude testing

Working Conditions

• This position is subject to callouts, and you must be available and willing to work overtime as required. 
• You may be subject to hazards, such as proximity of moving parts, exposure to high noise levels, solvents, lubricants, and other chemicals.   
• You will be subjected to adverse weather and environmental conditions.
• Minimal overnight travel may be required.

CHAMPION

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

About Us

BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment.

Our benefits are designed to offer choices to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Some of those choices include 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; and other voluntary benefits such as auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and identity protection. Employees also participate in the company’s performance incentive plan based on plan eligibility. This award is made at management’s discretion and is based on your overall performance and the company’s performance. Non-exempt roles are eligible for overtime.

About the Team

BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation