Instrument Technician II/III
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy Warren County Power Station seeks a highly motivated Instrument Technician II or Instrument Technician III. There is one position available that will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate, and install indicating, recording, and automatic control instruments such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermometers, regulators, systems, and similar components in a power station.
- Locate cause of defective performance of instruments, report findings to supervisor, and replace component parts as required.
- Use portable pressure gauges/modules, temperature measurement tools, process calibrators, volt meters, amp meters and other similar test equipment. Perform preventive maintenance.
- Maintain and calibrate Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems.
- This level works on complex and detailed systems and equipment.
- Perform required engineering functions for control loop modifications.
- Maintain drawings and configuration documentation as related to instrumentation.
- Act as project leader for control system upgrades and/or modifications.
- May train and guide less experienced Instrument Technicians.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:
Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):
Instrument Technician II: Associate's degree in Technical Studies or related technology, with at least 2 years of related experience in an industrial environment OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 4 years of related experience in an industrial environment.
Instrument Technician III: Associate's degree in Technical Studies or related technology, with at least 5+ years of related experience in an industrial environment OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 7 years of related experience in an industrial environment.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Both Levels:
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot various components.
- Ability to utilize configuration drawings.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Fossil power station instrumentation and controls experience
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
- Experience with Emerson Ovation
- PLC experience (to include ladder logic programming)
- Must have availability and flexibility to work OT as needed, including days, nights, and weekends.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate
Preferred Disciplines: Preferred: Technical Studies
Other disciplimes may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
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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 dombenefits.com.
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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