LNG Principal Engineer

Job Description

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as an LNG Principal Engineer at our Cove Point facility located in Lusby, MD.

Responsibilities

This role is the primary technical expert contact for all matters related to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) process technology employed in the facility.

• Provides Operations and Maintenance departments with LNG export process expertise to assist in maximizing system performance and output.
• Participates in development of LNG capital projects in areas of concept development, process comparison, detailed engineering and operational flexibility.
• Conducts research and process testing as required to solve problems. Supports safety and environmental compliance and understands business objectives so that the facility operates in support of business needs.
• Develop operational guidelines, operating procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Handles complex LNG process engineering work and all aspects of the job; provides subject matter authority.
• Monitors LNG liquefaction process, product quality, production quantity, and operations proficiency and make system optimization and improvement recommendations.
• Supports plant Operations personnel in troubleshooting LNG process issues and concerns, including commissioning, start-up, shutdown, normal operations, reduced load operations, and maintenance periods.
• Supports LNG process procedure development and training related to capital projects, temporary or new modes of operation, and compliance. -Works with operating units on the development of business cases.
• Develops and run computer process simulations in support of projects and troubleshooting. -Designs and carry out tests in the interest of enhancing LNG production or solving process/operational problems.
• Develops process basis, preliminary estimates, and schedules for project design scopes. -Thoroughly understands the technical Management of Change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes. Ability to perform the MOC Coordinator role.
• Conducts Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) utilizing, "what if", and Hazard and Operability Review (HAZOP) methodologies.
• Participates in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. (PSSR).
• Participate on and lead incident investigation teams.
• Participate in regulatory agency audits.
• Work as a team member in a multidisciplinary team setup to define problems, establish work scopes, prepare task budgets and schedules, plan work, provide technical direction, and report the work status to management.
• Reinforces safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.
• Interacts with and support Commercial Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and other departments as required.
• May provide input in setting objectives and policy, identifying critical issues and introducing new concepts.
• Provides assistance, advice, and solutions to peers, customers, and co-workers.

Mastery of the subject matter or diversified knowledge of principles and practice in broad areas of assignments and related fields:

• Industry recognized LNG liquefaction export process engineering experience in Air Products and Chemicals "APCI" Parallel Strings Setup configuration
• Extensive experience in commissioning and start up of GE Frame 7 EAs industrial turbines as refrigeration drivers
• Extensive experience in an LNG industrial setting in process/product quality engineering or operations.
• Experience in LNG export plant commissioning, start-up and SIMOPS including regasification and liquefaction in a bidirectional LNG facility

Qualifications

• 15+ years as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of specialized nature.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering theories, principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related field including LNG liquefaction export process engineering experience.
• Provides expert technical consultation to other engineers and management.
• Skilled in the use of advanced engineering techniques within the engineering and operations departments.
• Strong technical and organizational leadership skills.

Strongly preferred
A minimum of 10 years of experience in an LNG facility with a nameplate greater than 4 MTPA.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in an LNG facility using APCI C3MR Parallel String configuration using General Electric Frame 7 EA's as refrigeration drivers.

Education
Bachelor

Required Degree
Chemical Engineering degree required, from an ABET accredited college or university.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards
Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.

BHE GT&S can transfer or sponsor a work visa for this position.

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. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.

About the Team

At BHE GT&S, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.

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