Military Fellowship (SkillBridge) - Electric Transmission Electrical Equipment Technician (Virginia)

MILITARY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Dominion Energy’s Military Fellowship Program is a Department of Defense SkillBridge approved program.  Fellowship opportunities are aligned with our long-term workforce needs and provide transitioning servicemembers with meaningful, hands-on experience that may lead to full-time employment upon separation from the military.

Fellowship durations may vary and can extend up to 180 days, based on mutual agreement between the selected servicemember and their military command.

Servicemember Requirements

To enroll in a corporate internship while still on active duty, the servicemember must be able to meet eligibility compliance and receive command approval.  Once an internship offer has been extended, the servicemember may proceed in routing a completed program application for command awareness and approval.  The internship cannot commence until you are 180 days or less from your separation date (i.e., EAOS, EAS).

Have met all instructional criteria outlined in DODI 1322.29, and relevant Service instructions

Obtain command approval to participate (i.e., signature required on Intern Application)

Provide final notification of command approval to the Employer

Job Summary

DOMINION ENERGY’S ELECTRIC BUSINESS OVERVIEW

• Responsible for the oversite and management of all electric power systems, infrastructure, planning and operational requirements for the organization, including the transmission and distribution for commercial and residential customers.
• Constructs and maintains transmission and distribution facilities, lines, equipment and structures in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures adequate supply to meet demand needs based on forecasting and planning models.
• Ensures equipment performs reliably and at an optimum level through effective implementation of corrective, preventive and predictive programs and procedures.

Electric Transmission Electrical Equipment Technician

Opportunities in our Electric Transmission organization may be located across the company’s footprint based on where there may be full-time workforce needs. 

Military servicemembers with the appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined in the “Education Section” below are strongly encouraged to apply.

These are non-union positions.

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. 

Installation and commissioning assignments may include:

• 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

   

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. 

Additional duties:

• 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 

The position will perform tasks that support DE’s service territory, to include:

• Supporting LTC (load tap changer) maintenance, commissioning, and issue resolution
• Testing and maintenance of various substation equipment (batteries, transformers, cables, breakers)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Eligible Military servicemembers with at total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

Electrical Equipment Technician T1:

• 0-1 years of relevant experience with required education set forth in the "Education Requirements" section of this posting.
• 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 set forth in the "Education Requirements" section of this posting.
• 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.

Education Requirements

Minimum education required is either an Associate’s degree, Advanced Post Secondary diploma, or the required military experience outlined below.  

Associate’s degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma 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. 

As an alternative to the above education requirements, the company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outline below: 

• Total of 5 years of military experience that includes at least 1 year of military technical training/education components in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, basic electrical principals and calculations, Ohms Law, Fault isolations, and multimeter applications.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.

Due to after-hours response (call-out), individuals must live approximately 1 hour from designated work location 

Due to the need to maneuver test equipment, individuals must be able to lift 50 lbs+.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Requires frequent travel (50%) to various substations across the Dominion Energy system, with some overnight stays.

Test Description