Electrical Equipment Technician T1/T2 (Central Region)
About The Position
This position is responsible for participating in the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment in support of Dominion Energy’s field facilities. Individuals in this role will build the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform Electrical Equipment tasks. They will work alongside senior team members to gain hands-on experience during construction projects and maintenance activities. Post installation, individuals in this position will engage in maintenance activities as defined by each business area’s maintenance program. Maintenance responsibilities include various activities developed to meet regulatory requirements and ensure system reliability. The position will perform tasks that support DE’s service territory, to include supporting LTC (load tap changer) maintenance, commissioning, and issue resolution, and testing and maintenance of various substation equipment (batteries, transformers, cables, breakers).
Requirements
- Electrical Equipment Technician T1: 0-1 years of relevant experience with required education.
- Basic understanding of substation equipment found within the substation environment
- Knowledge of: circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, power systems
- Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge.
- Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; troubleshooting skills. Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated.
- Electrical Equipment Technician T2: 1-2+ years of directly related experience in electrical, electro-mechanical, and/or utility scale protection experience with required education.
- Successful completion of steps 1-2 of the Electrical Equipment development program or equivalent combination of directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
- Basic understanding of substation equipment found within the substation.
- Knowledge of: circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, power systems
- Skills: Organizational skills; Good verbal and written communication; Computer knowledge.
- Abilities: Use of hand-held multimeters; Navigate control drawings, schematics, and equipment nameplates; troubleshooting skills. Recognize electrical hazards; Self-motivated.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma by December 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.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing a Human Performance work zone strategy
- Assist in the development of transformer processing procedures
- Help procure replacement parts and materials
- Assist in confirming primary equipment operates in accordance with Manufacturer design specifications
- 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
- Perform infrared thermography inspections
- Test of vacuum bottles and aerial lifts
- Participate in troubleshooting activities, including after-hours support
- Assist in developing strategies to ensure environmental compliance
- Engage in corrective action activities associated with equipment issues
- May support the on-site Electrical Technician organization during Nuclear Outages as directed
- Develop sufficient Pre-Job Briefs, identifying hazards and critical tasks for the scope of work
- Inspect station and generation equipment to identify environmental issues
- Apply Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards
- Complete all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation
- Perform other duties as required
- Supporting LTC (load tap changer) maintenance, commissioning, and issue resolution
- Testing and maintenance of various substation equipment (batteries, transformers, cables, breakers)
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
- vacation
- retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
- bonus eligibility
- sick leave
- disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
