BHE Compression Services · 19 hours ago
Mechanical Analyst/Sr
BHE Compression Services is part of BHE Pipeline Group, a leader in natural gas transportation. The Mechanical Analyst/Sr position involves providing specialized care for mechanical units, performing diagnostic testing, and ensuring compliance with emissions regulations.
Oil & Energy
Responsibilities
Monitor the condition of each engine and compressor. Identify areas for increased efficiency and areas for potential decreased fuel consumption
Ensure that all units are operating within 5% of established horsepower curves
Confirm or adjust existing preventive maintenance programs or create new preventive maintenance program for each unit; providing direction to field teams to implement
Maintain records of the analysis of mechanical units to ensure capability of trending data
Troubleshoot equipment problems when identified
Monitor unit specific fuel consumption to analyze performance of air/fuel ratio controls and ignition systems. Make changes as needed
Identify need for specialized O&M projects based on equipment condition, performance and reliability
Maintain oil analysis records and reports. Communicate results to operating personnel and make changes to preventive maintenance program as necessary
Work with air quality manager on pertinent company emissions programs and issues. Provide feedback on company protocol and upcoming air issues
Provide analysis data and reports to environmental specialists for submission to state and/or federal agencies to ensure compliance and reduce the potential of violations
Provide assistance in setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting air/fuel ratio controls to ensure compliance within permitted levels
Maintain emissions compliance testing records to ensure documentation to state and federal agencies
Provide training to operating personnel concerning engine/compressor analysis as well as emissions issues
Provide input to the mechanical overhaul prioritization program (MOPP) to assist with planning of overhauls; provide performance testing of overhauled equipment to ensure unit efficiency
Provide Mhealth and MP2 support for the mechanical specialists and operations teams
Support other analysts as needed through training and sharing of best practices
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned, such as inspection of mechanical projects and overhauls
Coordinate the activity of contract support for emissions testing
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree in engineering technology or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)
Five or more years of mechanical experience
Thorough knowledge of operations and maintenance of engines, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors (high and low speed), pumps, dehydration systems and boilers
Above average analytical and problem-solving skills are needed to identify and evaluate machinery performance and condition levels
Above average computer skills are needed to support condition monitoring program software and set-up requirements, MP2, tuning air/fuel ratio controllers, recip-trap software, MOPP software, CSI software (both RBMware and Mastertrend), and HTScompress
Demonstrated ability to use the following equipment: Lnad combustion analyzer, Enerac exhaust analyzer, Recip-Trap 9220 and 9240, CSI vibration analyzer, Ultraprobe ultrasonic equipment, Beta trap engine balancer, SnapOn Versameter, boroscopes, and infrared temperature probe
Good verbal and written communications skills as well as strong human relations skills
Knowledgeable of company operating procedures, DOT and EPA procedures, engineering standards, OSHA standards, safety practices and routine administrative duties, as well as state and federal protocol
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Ability to work independently, assessing the needs of the machinery within jurisdiction of the position and setting a personal schedule to meet those needs
Will require approximately 50-75% travel within areas of responsibility
Company
BHE Compression Services
leader in environmentally clean, low-emission, large-horsepower contract compression services.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2022-03-04
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