Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2/T3 - South Boston

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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 *There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
This position provides technical assistance to substation and power station personnel in the installation, maintenance and repair of high-voltage electrical equipment including procurement of materials, spare parts and specific tools.
Practical Work duties: Works in an outdoor, energized substation environment and proficient in the safe operation of multiple HV and diagnostic test instruments; Maintains NERC background compliance requirements, continual safety training, nuclear unescorted access and OEM specific training; Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of high-voltage electrical equipment including procurement of materials, spare parts and specialty tools; Analyzes test data to determine the adherence to manufacturer’s performance criteria; Performs multiple administrative duties including test data entry, SAP work order completion, Install/Remove form entry and parts acquisition; Under senior E.
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personnel guidance, performs testing and troubleshooting in the resolution of equipment issues discovered during equipment commissioning and routine maintenance; Assists with and performs substation ground grid testing and interprets test data to determine substation/power station ground grid integrity; Assists with the development of transformer fill procedure documents for adherence to OEM assembly, vacuum and oil filling requirements to ensure proper operation and warranty adherence of EHV power transformers; Assists with the operation of mobile transformer processing rigs including gas and moisture extraction high vacuum pumps, oil circulation pumps, oil immersed heaters, dry air production compressors and refrigerated ice traps to ensure a safe and thorough transformer oil-filling; Analyzes oil processing data (vacuum, moisture content, heat absorption, dewpoint and dielectric) to determine transformer oil filling quality.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience *Note: This position will be filled at either level according to the successful candidate's competence and skills and indicated level on application.
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following: Electrical Equipment Technician T1: 0 - 1 years of directly related experience; *Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.
Developmental Level-entry level in a job series.
Prefer knowledge of manufacturer and company equipment installation, maintenance guidelines and electrical test equipment Familiar with programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and electrical control wiring Good verbal and written communication skills Abilities: Demonstrate basic knowledge of electrical circuits and components; ability to work under pressure; ability to carry heavy test equipment (with assistance as needed) Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds Electrical Equipment Technician T2: 1-2 years of directly related experience; *Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.
Successful completion of Electrical Equipment Technician Development Program, Steps 1 & 2; Knowledge of manufacturer and company equipment installation, maintenance guidelines and electrical test equipment Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and electrical control wiring Good verbal and written communication skills Abilities: Under peer review, able to test and troubleshoot high voltage substation and power station electrical equipment; use high voltage test equipment; work under pressure situations; carry heavy test equipment Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds Electrical Equipment Technician T3: 2 years of directly related experience *Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.
Successful completion of Electrical Equipment Technician Development Program, Steps 1 through 4; Knowledge of manufacturer and company equipment installation, maintenance guidelines and electrical test equipment; Knowledge of programmable logic controllers and electrical control wiring; Good verbal and written communication skills Abilities: Under peer review, ability to test and troubleshoot high voltage substation and power station electrical equipment; use high voltage test equipment; work under pressure situations; carry heavy test equipment Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.
Education Requirements Education Level: Associate degree required This position will consider recent and upcoming graduates up until August 2024 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.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Successful completion of Electrical Equipment Technician Development Program, Steps 1 through 4 required to progress to Electrical Equipment Technician T3 level; Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.
Working Conditions Outdoors 76-100% Travel Up to 25% Office Work Environment Up to 25% Other Working Conditions Requires frequent travel (50%) to various substations across the Dominion Energy system, with some overnight stays.
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.
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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.
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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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