System Protection Technician T1/T2 (Northern, VA)
Company: Dominion Energy
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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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.
You can experience the excitement of our company - it's the
difference between taking a job and starting a career.
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