Instrument Technician III- Sr Environmental Technician
Date: Nov 22, 2018
Location: CHESTER, VA, US, 23836
Company: Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 25,700 megawatts of generation, 14,400 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline, and 6,500 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion Energy operates one of the nation's largest natural gas storage systems with 1 trillion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves more than 6 million utility and retail energy customers.
Our company is built on a proud legacy of public service, innovation and community involvement. In addition to our core energy production, transportation and storage businesses, we invest in communities where we live and work and by practicing responsible environmental stewardship wherever we operate.
Diversity is linked to every aspect of our business to include how we attract, develop and retain our future talent. An inclusive environment encourages the coming together of different talents, thoughts and energies. The company’s commitment to employing military veterans through the Troops to Energy Jobs program is one way we are able to ensure workforce diversity.
Job Summary
Dominion Energy's Emissions Monitoring Support Group is looking for an energetic individual to fill an Instrument Technician vacancy. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing audits, calibration, preventive maintenance and repair at various Dominion plant facilities using computer systems and microprocessor-based controls, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical/electronic instruments and emissions meteorological and associated air monitoring instruments. Specific responsibilities will include: auditing of plant continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS); RATAs, linearities; installation, testing, repairing and calibrating of recording and indicating instrumentation and circuitry; removing, dismantling, cleaning, maintaining, and assembling instruments, replacing defective components; and connecting instruments to simulation equipment and performing tests. The position requires the ability to interpret and follow USEPA test methods and internal test procedures and to maintain hardcopy and electronic records for reporting audit processes, and collecting and recording environmental data to support plant activities. Candidates should be proficient in MS Excel and Word, and be skilled in working with computer based instruments. Selected individual will work at multiple Dominion power generating facilities. Travel is required and some will be overnight up to a week or more. A technician III will also be expected to perform major repair of EMSG and station equipment and systems, perform test development and protocol writing, writing of SOPs, managing projects, and performing as the Site Lead. They should also be capable of filling in for the Field Lead in his absence, as needed. The Tech. III may also be assigned as a project manager, or administrative and special tasks as needed to maintain smooth operations within the EMSG. A Tech. III will be required to be a qualified individual for the testing in which they lead or perform, and will be required to possess or obtain certification by passing the testing of Groups 1,2, 3, and 4 tests within 6 months of hire as listed under the Source Evaluation Society site located at: http://www.sesnews.org/index.php?q=node/48
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
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5 yrs. direct CEMS auditing experience required. The technician will be required to be a qualified individual for the testing which they lead or perform and will schedule testing activities, perform as Team Leads and/or members, act as a compliance test observer of contract personnel, and be able to understand, compile, and quality assure data and reports. The technician will have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair various complex major and minor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and EMSG equipment and monitoring systems. Electrical and/or mechanical aptitude required. Ability to work on tall stacks at a height of 300 feet or more is required. Ability to climb up a stack to a height of 200 feet or more and to climb down a stack from any height is also required. Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs. independently. Algebra level math skills required. |
Education Requirements
Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate , Disciplines: Preferred: Technical Studies , Other Education: Technical
Working Conditions
Cold 51-75%
Energized Wires 51-75%
Fumes 51-75%
Heat 51-75%
Loud Noise 51-75%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Operating Machinery 51-75%
Outdoors 51-75%
Travel Up to 25%
Test Description
This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/ (Millstone Power Station) This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/ (Other Sites)
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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.
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.
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