System Protection Technician T1/T2/T3 (Herndon, VA) in HERNDON, Virginia

System Protection Technician T1/T2/T3 (Herndon, VA)

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

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. Positions will be located at our Lincoln Park office in Herndon, VA.

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 the assigned office 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 assigned office 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 assigned office 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

Long Description

System Protection Technician T3:

• 2-3 years of 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

• Good understanding of operation and maintenance of protective relay and control applications and substation equipment;

• Knowledge of: Company commissioning and maintenance work practices and acceptance test criteria;

• Operation and maintenance of control circuits, protective relay applications and substation equipment;

• Fault simulation files, protective relays, associated communications systems, and SCADA infrastructure;

• Interpret control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates.

• Active, valid government-issued driver license is required for this role

• 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 assigned office 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

• T1: 0-1 years of directly related experience but not limited to, electrical, electro-mechanical, system protection and/or utility scale protection experience with preferred Associate’s degree.

• T2: 1-2 years of directly related experience including, but not limited to, electrical, electro-mechanical, system protection and/or utility scale protection experience with preferred Associate’s degree.

• T3: 2-3 years of directly related experience including, but not limited to, electrical, electro-mechanical, system protection and/or utility scale protection experience

Education Requirements

Minimum education required:

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

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

• Electromechanical Technology

• Electronics Technology

• Instrumentation Technology

• Mechatronic Technology

• Other comparable disciplines may be substituted for the disciplines listed above

• Will consider candidates with a graduation date no later than December 2024.

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.

You can experience the excitement of our company – it’s the difference between taking a job and starting a career.

System Protection Technician T1: $55,000- $71,400

System Protection Technician T2: $61,100- $79,300

System Protection Technician T3: $68,200- $88,600

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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We’re transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We’re shaping the future of energy in America.

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Facts:

·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·16 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — and. By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

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