Dominion Energy · 13 hours ago
System Protection Technician T1/T2 (Petersburg/East Richmond/Midlothian)
Dinwiddie, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expDominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. This entry-level position involves participating in the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with protective relaying schemes and Operational Technology systems used in the field facilities.
Utilities
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
Help 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 as directed, in electromechanical/microprocessor relay repair and troubleshooting activities
Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation
Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards
Participate as directed, in support of on-site ET organization during Nuclear Outages
Qualification
Required
0-1 years of relevant experience
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
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate
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
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology
Electromechanical Technology
Electronics Technology
Instrumentation Technology
Mechatronic Technology
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) 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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