System Protection Technician T1/T2 (Northern, VA)

Company: Dominion Energy
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

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!

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

Job Summary

The locations that are going to be considered in this posting:

Herndon
Woodbridge
Fredericksburg

There are multiple positions which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

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 service territory 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 service territory 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 service territory 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

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 (above)

Education Requirements

Preferred Associate's degree or higher (or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education)

This position will consider recent and upcoming graduates up until December 31, 2023
Vocational / technical certificate or degree in an electrical or power discipline is a plus, but not required
Preferred Disciplines: Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Electrical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology
Other electrical-focused disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Working Conditions
Cold 76-100%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Operating Machinery 76-100%
Outdoors 76-100%
Heat 76-100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions

Will require working in hot or cold temperatures and/or inclement weather. Unfriendly animals, energized meters, and high crime areas are working conditions encountered to perform essential functions of the job

Other Possible Locations

Interested in other locations? Dominion Energy is actively hiring System Protection Technicians throughout our footprint. Be sure to check out our alternative postings for these locations listed below:

Central, VA
South/SouthWest, Va
Eastern, VA
Elizabeth City & Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
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.

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