Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (Portsmouth)

Dominion Energy

The Role

Overview

Assist with installation, testing, and maintenance of substation electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • troubleshooting
  • cyber security
  • acceptance testing
  • infrared thermography
  • compliance documentation
  • environmental inspection

Tasks

-Participate in troubleshooting activities, including after-hours support -Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards -May support the on-site Electrical Technician organization during Nuclear Outages as directed -Assist in confirming primary equipment operates in accordance with Manufacturer design specifications -Test of vacuum bottles and aerial lifts -Engage in corrective action activities associated with equipment issues -Participate in developing a Human Performance work zone strategy -Participate in acceptance testing of all station and generation equipment, including transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, CCVTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and FACTS devices -Obtain oil samples -Help procure replacement parts and materials -Inspect station and generation equipment to identify environmental issues -Assist in developing strategies to ensure environmental compliance -Testing and maintenance of various substation equipment (batteries, transformers, cables, breakers) -Develop sufficient Pre-Job Briefs, identifying hazards and critical tasks for the scope of work -Assist in the development of transformer processing procedures -Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation -Supporting LTC (load tap changer) maintenance, commissioning, and issue resolution -Perform infrared thermography inspections

Requirements

  • circuit analysis
  • power systems
  • multimeter
  • mechatronic tech
  • electromechanical tech
  • military experience

What You Bring

-0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the "Education Requirements" section of this posting. -Knowledge of: circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, power systems -Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; troubleshooting skills. Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated. -Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge. -Mechatronic Technology -Mechanical Engineering Technology -Basic understanding of substation equipment found within the substation. -Basic understanding of substation equipment found within the substation environment -1-2+ years of directly related experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, and/or utility scale protection experience with required education set forth in the "Education Requirements" section of this posting. -Successful completion of steps 1-2 of the Electrical Equipment development program or equivalent combination of directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities required. -Electromechanical Technology -Total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education, including on the job training, in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

The Company

About Dominion Energy

-Committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and expanding its renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar, and battery storage projects. -Operates a vast network of electric transmission and distribution lines and natural gas storage, transmission, and distribution pipelines. -Supplies electricity to parts of Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and natural gas to regions in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. -Dominion also operates generation facilities in Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Sector Specialisms

Energy