System Protection Technician T1/T2/T3 (Fredericksburg)

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA, US, 22406

　　Company: Dominion Energy

　　At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

　　Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

　　Job Summary

　　*Available position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Position will be located at our Fredericksburg office location.

　　This role performs maintenance, installation and corrective activities on system protection devices, control circuits, metering, and communication equipment (both data and PLC) within Dominion's Transmission, Distribution and Generating network. All maintenance, installation and corrective activities performed under direct supervision from Tech/Senior/Lead technician.

　　This position ensures that appropriate compliance maintenance activities, applications, policies, and associated documentation are managed and maintained in support of ETFO's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Protective Relay and Control (PRC) programs

　　Maintenance activities include instruction/guidance in routine cleaning, calibration and functional operational testing of all primary electro-mechanical and microprocessor protection applications

　　Assists during routine testing and functional verification of all communications equipment including data, fiber optic, and power line carrier

　　Assists during functional operational testing of substation auxiliary equipment and verification of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) data systems that provide the operating centers with real time operating and alarm information

　　Assists with protective relay and control equipment repairs

　　Installation activities include assisting Lead/Senior technicians' functional verification of all primary and secondary equipment as designed by Dominion and its manufacturers

　　Corrective activities include assisting Lead/Senior technicians in analyzing alarms, identifying potential problems, and developing safe and effective basic corrective action investigation plans

　　Activities regarding potential cyber issues related to protection and control devices require that security assessments be performed to verify the integrity of cyber security control at substation locations

　　Successful candidate must be able to report to the assigned office within 1 hour

　　Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

　　System Protection Technician T1:

　　0-1 years directly related experience including, but not limited to, electrical, electro-mechanical, system protection and/or utility scale protection experience (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

　　Active, valid government-issued driver license is required for this role

　　Basic knowledge of operation and maintenance of control circuits and protective relay applications

　　Effective verbal and written communication skills

　　Abilities: test basic and routine types of protective relays; lift up to 50 lbs.; manual dexterity; color vision; hearing; climbing; stooping; standing; bending

　　Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds

　　This position also requires the ability to respond to emergency call-outs

　　This position requires you to work extensively outdoors in the elements and different weather conditions operating machinery

　　Must live within a reasonable travel range (1 hour) of the assigned office to effectively be able to respond to call-outs, outages and/or other emergencies

　　This position will require a valid driver license as to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or a vehicle on the behalf of Dominion Energy

　　System Protection Technician T2:

　　1-2 years directly related experience including, but not limited to, electrical, electro-mechanical, system protection and/or utility scale protection experience (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

　　Active, valid government-issued driver license is required for this role

　　Basic understanding of operation and maintenance of protective relay and control applications and substation equipment

　　Good verbal and written communication skills

　　Abilities: Test basic to moderately complex types of protective relays, remote terminal units, power line carrier and metering equipment; plan and organize basic substation construction projects

　　Abilities: test basic and routine types of protective relays; lift up to 50 lbs.; manual dexterity; color vision; hearing; climbing; stooping; standing; bending

　　Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds

　　This position also requires the ability to respond to emergency call-outs

　　This position requires you to work extensively outdoors in the elements and different weather conditions operating machinery

　　Must live within a reasonable travel range (1 hour) of the assigned office to effectively be able to respond to call-outs, outages and/or other emergencies.

　　This position will require a valid driver license as to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or a vehicle on the behalf of Dominion Energy

　　Long Description

　　System Protection Technician T3:

　　2-3 years of directly related experience including, but not limited to, electrical, electro-mechanical, system protection and/or utility scale protection experience (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications

　　Good understanding of operation and maintenance of protective relay and control applications and substation equipment;

　　Knowledge of: Company commissioning and maintenance work practices and acceptance test criteria;

　　Operation and maintenance of control circuits, protective relay applications and substation equipment;

　　Fault simulation files, protective relays, associated communications systems, and SCADA infrastructure;

　　Interpret control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates.

　　Active, valid government-issued driver license is required for this role

　　Knowledge of operation and maintenance of control circuits and protective relay applications

　　Effective verbal and written communication skills

　　Abilities: test basic and routine types of protective relays; lift up to 50 lbs.; manual dexterity; color vision; hearing; climbing; stooping; standing; bending

　　Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds

　　This position also requires the ability to respond to emergency call-outs

　　This position requires you to work extensively outdoors in the elements and different weather conditions operating machinery

　　Must live within a reasonable travel range (1 hour) of the assigned office to effectively be able to respond to call-outs, outages and/or other emergencies

　　This position will require a valid driver license as to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or a vehicle on the behalf of Dominion Energy

　　Education Requirements

　　Education Level: Associate's Degree Required

　　Disciplines Preferred:

　　Electrical Construction

　　Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

　　Electromechanical Technology

　　Electronics Technology

　　Instrumentation Technology

　　Mechatronic Technology

　　Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

　　*Will consider candidates with a graduation date no later than August 31, 2024.

　　Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

　　Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.

　　Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location

　　Working Conditions

　　Office Work Environment Up to 25%

　　Outdoors 76-100%

　　Travel Up to 25%

　　Cold 51-75%

　　Heat 51-75%

　　Operating Machinery 51-75%

　　Test Description

　　No Testing Required

　　Export Control

　　Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

　　Other Information

　　We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

　　Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

　　You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

　　System Protection Technician T1: $50,000- $ 64,900

　　System Protection Technician T2: $55,500- $ 72,100

　　System Protection Technician T3: $62,000- $ 80,500

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