System Protection Technician T1/T2- Surry Pwr Station - Military Veterans

System Protection Technician T1/T2- Surry Pwr Station

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

In this role within our System Protection Development Program, you’ll participate in the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with protective relaying schemes, communication systems, SCADA components, and other Operational Technology (OT) systems used in Dominion Energy’s field facilities. This role is designed to build your foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for performing System Protection tasks.

As you progress, you’ll expand upon these skills by taking on more complex responsibilities, allowing you to perform tasks with greater independence and proficiency. You’ll work alongside senior team members to gain hands-on experience during construction projects and maintenance activities, and you’ll be expected to interpret engineering design packages and execute tasks effectively.

This position offers a structured environment to increase your technical competence and scope, providing a solid foundation for your career growth within Dominion Energy.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Work alongside senior team members to gain practical experience.

+ Prepare and participate in Pre-Job Briefs to identify hazards and critical tasks.

+ Assist with the installation and commissioning of protection and control equipment.

+ Verify the functionality and communication of protection assets during installation.

+ Contribute to the verification of station alarms.

+ Participate in the acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices.

+ Assist in the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of protective relays and associated protection components.

+ Maintain and test protection systems within defined maintenance intervals, addressing regulatory requirements and system reliability.

+ Participate in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities.

+ Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation.

+ Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards.

+ May support on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages.

+ Properly apply electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategies.

+ Coordinate with various project stakeholders during construction activities to ensure successful project completion.

+ Confirm primary equipment operates in accordance with manufacturer’s design specifications.

+ Conduct acceptance testing of voltage and current sensing devices independently.

+ Verify engineering protective relay setpoints and logic equations.

+ Aid in the installation of network-based protection schemes or other protection schemes utilizing new technologies.

+ Perform maintenance activities to ensure system reliability and regulatory compliance.

+ Perform electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities with minimal guidance.

Successful candidates will be evaluated at the level commensurate with their knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

System Protection Technician T1:

+ 0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the “Education Requirements” section of this posting. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, with the appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined in the “Education Section” below will be considered for this opportunity.

+ Basic understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.

+ Knowledge of: Testing electro-mechanical based relays; Microprocessor-based relay technology, including logic diagrams, variable equations; IEEE device numbers;

+ Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge.

+ Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated.

System Protection Technician T2

+ 1-2 years of directly related experience with required education set forth in the “Education Requirements” section of this posting. Military service members and veterans with ranks of E5 or higher with the appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined in the “Education Section” below will be considered for this opportunity.

+ Successful completion of steps 1 & 2 of the System Protection development program or equivalent combination of directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

+ Understanding of substation equipment and protection system components found within the substation.

+ Knowledge of Company commissioning practices, maintenance work practices, acceptance testing criteria, and associated communications systems.

+ Skills: Strong organizational skills; Excellent verbal and written communication; Proficient computer knowledge.

Education Requirements

Minimum education required is either an Associate’s degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.

Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma, in one of the following preferred disciplines:

+ Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

+ Mechanical Engineering Technology

+ Electromechanical Technology

+ Electronics Technology

+ Instrumentation Technology

+ Mechatronic Technology

+ Other comparable disciplines may be substituted for the disciplines listed above;

As an alternative to the above education requirements, the company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outline below:

+ Total of 6 years of military experience including military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

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

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

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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