Technical Specialist - Lead (Turbine)
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Technical Specialist Lead (Turbine) at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD. Responsibilities The Technical Specialist Lead (Turbine) reports to the Manager-LNG Operations (Maintenance) and is a member of multi-disciplined team responsible for the safe, compliant and reliable operation and maintenance of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import/export and re-gasification terminal combustion turbines and steam turbines including LNG process system infrastructure, power/steam generation rotating machinery and auxiliary support systems. The Technical Specialist Lead (Turbine) provides advanced turbine mechanical maintenance technical expertise, technical oversight, and hands-on leadership for all turbine maintenance activities performed at the facility. This role serves as the turbine subject matter expert (SME) for combustion turbines, steam turbines and associated turbine equipment typically found in large-scale industrial environments such as LNG terminals, power generation facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, manufacturing operations, NGL processing facilities, cryogenic natural gas processing plants, and other hydrocarbon facilities. The Technical Specialist Lead (Turbine) applies deep mechanical knowledge and significant, relevant turbine experience to independently execute and guide others through the most complex turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs. The position leads mechanical technical work in the field, ensuring safe execution, configuration‑compliant maintenance practices, and high‑reliability operation of turbine assets. This position also supports turbine outage planning and execution by contributing to both planned and forced outages, turnarounds, and major overhauls in supporting outage scope development, work sequencing, and execution strategies, as well as developing detailed work plans, schedules, and resource requirements. It also includes reviewing outage work packages, contractor proposals, parts list and technical documentation to ensure work is technically sound, properly scoped, and executed to high maintenance and reliability standards. The successful candidate must be willing to work in an industrial environment and will be responsible for the mechanical reliability of the facility’s turbines while ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with site, company, local, state, and federal policies, regulations, and procedures while also supporting continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and cross-functional coordination. A strong commitment to safety and adherence to established protocols is essential to maintain the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the terminal. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all activities with emphasis on a proactive and preventative maintenance approach based on industry’s best practices, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements to include but not limited to: FERC, PHMSA, NFPA, USCG, DOT, MDOL, MDE and EPA. Recognizes the safety, environmental and facility reliability consequences of actions taken maintaining the highest levels of safety and environmental compliance. Provide technical guidance in the creation and implementation of turbine mechanical maintenance policies, procedures, condition-based assessments, maintenance plans, and work methods for multi-skilled maintenance teams. Provide technical guidance and leadership to the operations and maintenance teams (internal and contractor) in the operation, maintenance, and repair of facility turbines. Provide technical guidance in troubleshooting and repair activities of turbine and turbine auxiliary equipment including but not limited to fans, pumps and motors. Provide technical input for turbine maintenance planning, prioritization, and execution, including review of parts lists, drawings, procedures, and technical documentation. Provide technical guidance in the creation and implementation of turbine mechanical maintenance policies, procedures, condition-based assessments, maintenance plans, and work methods for multi-skilled maintenance teams. Conduct turbine equipment failure investigations and root causes analysis (RCA) recommending and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment reliability. Identify systemic turbine reliability issues and develop corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures and improve equipment availability. Support turbine long‑term maintenance and asset lifecycle planning through condition assessments, remaining‑life evaluations, and failure analysis to drive continuous improvement and informed decision‑making. Support planning major turbine outages, turnarounds, and overhauls, including scope development, work sequencing, execution strategies, and technical review of work packages and contractor proposals. Physically lead and direct large‑scale turbine mechanical maintenance projects in the field, providing hands‑on technical oversight, work execution control, and real‑time troubleshooting during critical activities. Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (Maximo and Oracle) to manage assets, work orders, inventory, and scheduling to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance operations with a proactive approach. Support cost forecasting of short-term and long‑term major turbine maintenance OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Provide technical review and input to Management of Change (MOC) processes for turbine mechanical modifications. May perform other duties as assigned. Preferred: Extensive mechanical turbine experience in a similar type of role in LNG, power generation, petrochemical, cryogenic gas processing, or similar large-scale industrial facilities. Prior experience in outage management, project leadership, or supervision. GE Frame 7EA, GE Frame 5, and/or GE Frame 3 combustion turbine experience is a plus. Maximo and Oracle experience is a plus. Inventory Management experience is a plus. Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon meeting eligibility requirements. Please note that this position DOES NOT support any type of sponsorship. Qualifications 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in applicable discipline. In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices. In-depth knowledge of industry codes, government regulations, company policies, and company practices. In-depth knowledge of design and operation of complex systems and equipment. Ability to apply expert knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve complex and 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 results, to improve processes. Equally effective working independently and in a team environment. Excellent organizational and project management skills and evaluation techniques. Excellent personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs. Strong leadership skills. Proven decision-making skills. Ability to address issues applying analytical and abstract thinking. Ability to resolve problems and process information quickly. 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. Education Bachelor (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Preferred Degree Mechanical Engineering Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status Please note that this position DOES NOT support any type of sponsorship. 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. PI3ea7076cd31f-37395-40121656
