Position Title: Mechanical Analyst/Sr

Location: Beatrice, NE, United States

Job Description: This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

The purpose of this position is to provide ongoing specialized care of every mechanical unit (engines up to 10,000 hp, turbines up to 15,000 hp, compressors, and auxiliary equipment) in a designated geographic region of the pipeline system. Mechanical analysts' perform diagnostic testing of each unit on a periodic basis; they interpret the test results and create a customized program to ensure each unit is operating safely, efficiently and cleanly. Mechanical analysts' identify problems with the units and either solve the problem on their own or participate with mechanical specialists to create and institute action plans. Mechanical analysts' perform emissions testing of combustion equipment (engines and turbines) to ensure compliance with federal and state permits. They create reports that document the findings for the agencies.

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.

Qualifications: 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 proble.

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.

About US: BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About the Team: Northern Natural Gas 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.

Job Identification: 10004242

Job Category: Gas Operations

Posting Date: 2026-01-28
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 30694 US Highway 77, Beatrice, NE, 68310, US
Business: Northern Natural Gas Company