Instrument Technician II/III

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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity. 

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

 

 

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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

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 26-50%

Other Working Conditions

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)

 

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 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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1. Safety Centric Work Environment
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3. Collaborative & Inclusive Culture

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.
 
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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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·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
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·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

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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 we're just getting started. 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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