Dominion Energy · 12 hours ago
System Protection Technician T1/T2 (South Boston)
South Boston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable and clean energy to its customers. The System Protection Technician role involves participating in the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with protective relaying schemes and other Operational Technology systems, while gaining hands-on experience alongside senior team members.
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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
Qualification
Required
0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the 'Education Requirements' section of this posting
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
1-2 years of directly related experience with required education set forth in the 'Education Requirements' section of this posting
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
Minimum education required is either an Associate's degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below
Total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications
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
Preferred
Associate's degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by Spring 2026, 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
Benefits
Health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
Vacation
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.
10001+ employees
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