Operations Specialist I/II/III

Job Summary

There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

This role is responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective activities on electric distribution protective devices and equipment outside of the substation fence (reclosers, sectionalizes, switches and other devices), the associated control and automation circuits, and data communications equipment (fiber optic, cellular modem, landline, etc.) within Dominion Energy's distribution system. This role requires regular field visits and provides coverage for all automated distribution equipment in Dominion Energy’s service territory.

Installation and commissioning activities include the review of engineering designs for protection and automation schemes, control application drawings, logic diagrams, protection set points, and SCADA data communication interfaces.  This role assists local operations/construction and distribution engineers in the setting of protective and automation controls and the functional testing of primary and secondary protective equipment to ensure installation per Dominion Energy and/or manufacturer's design and standard.  This role assists distribution engineers and others in developing in-service verification and final commissioning procedures on new company and customer protection and automation schemes and equipment interface controls, including DG (Distributed Generation) sights.    

Maintenance activities include routine calibration and functional testing of microprocessor-controlled devices, and other distribution line protective device equipment and their associated control systems.  These maintenance activities require a comprehensive knowledge of the protection and automation schemes and associated data communication equipment interfaces necessary to provide the Regional Operations Centers with critical protective equipment Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) telemetry. 
 

Additional responsibilities include:

•    Train, support, and provide direction to peers and co-workers.
•    Provide sequence of events support for operational issues and customer inquiries.
•    Maintain distribution control diagram files, control test records, test procedures, methods, and service advisories.
•    Participate in afterhours emergency storm restoration and other operational activities.
•    Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Job responsibilities may require extended hours and extended travel to the furthest reaches of Dominion Energy’s service territory.  Some instances may require overnight travel.  All tasks must be performed with the highest emphasis on safety, reliability, and customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

Operations Specialist I: 1+ years of related experience.

Operations Specialist II:  3+ years of related experience.

Operations Specialist III: 5+ years of related experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the electric distribution system.
• Some Knowledge of the electric transmission system. 
• Proficient using personal and mainframe computer systems.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of electricity fundamentals and protective device coordination.
• Comprehensive knowledge of microprocessor-based protection technology, including logic diagrams, communication interfaces, and fiber optic networks.
• Ability to understand and test complex protective relay control/automation schemes and remote terminal units.
• Ability to adapt to emerging priorities and consistent change.
• Ability to perform in high-pressure situations with tight deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SCADA data communication equipment interfaces.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Effective planner, organizer, leader, decision maker, and multi-tasker.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and tools.
• Must be able to meet North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) qualifications requirements.
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle.
  • In high volume, congested traffic.
  • For long distances to outer limits of coverage area.
  • Across rural secondary roads.
  • In inclement weather.
  • Across off-road terrain.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below. 

Operations Specialist II: Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above. 
Operations Specialist III: 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 above.

Basic Qualifications

Operations Specialist I: 1+ years of related experience.

Demonstrated related or equivalent experience may be substituted for required 1+ years of experience.

Operations Specialist II: 3+ years of related experience.

Operations Specialist III: 5+ years of related experience.

Education Requirements

Education Level:

Preferred:  Associate degree or higher.

Demonstrated related or equivalent experience may be substituted for preferred education.
 

Required:  High School Diploma.
 

Disciplines Preferred:

•    Instrumentation Technology
•    Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
•    Electronics
•    Electromechanical Technology
•    Electronics Technology
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
 

Working Conditions

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