Electric Transmission Field Ops Technical Assistant I/II/III (Surry)

Dominion Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation

401k with matches

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Electric Transmission Field Ops Assistant I-III to perform electrical and administrative duties supporting the ETFO field organization in maintenance, installation, and testing across transmission, distribution and generation networks. Duties include relay checks, testing, data capture, labeling, and scheduling, under supervision.

Qualifications include 1–2 years of basic electrical knowledge, print reading, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of basic knowledge of electrical and electronic theory preferred.
• Basic print reading skills required.
• Understanding of protection and control drawings needed.
• Familiarity with test equipment used in construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of substation fundamentals and safety expectations.
• Familiarity with departmental computer usage policies.
• Awareness of security policies and asset management software basics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel within a 1 hour radius of service territory.

Responsibilities

• Support wiring checks on relay panels and equipment cabinets.
• Assist verification of current transformer and circuit activities.
• Aid substation and relay testing activities under supervision.
• Support microprocessor relay automated testing.
• Assist in control circuit testing and data capture.
• Help create cable pull schedules and labeling templates.
• Review infrared thermography reports.
• Transport samples to lab for review as needed.
• Operate company vehicles to support duties.

Skills

Electrical theory

Print reading

Protection and control drawings

Test equipment knowledge

Substation fundamentals

Safety policies knowledge

Asset management software basics

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Willingness to travel (1 hour radius)

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below.

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 below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

The position is responsible for various technical and administrative duties necessary to support the ETFO field organization in the maintenance, installation and corrective actions associated with Dominion's Transmission, Distribution and Generating network. Under direct supervision from Tech/Senior/Lead technician, duties to be performed include, but not limited to:

• Wire check relay panels and various equipment cabinets.
• Support current transformer and current circuit verification activities.
• Support basic electromechanical relay testing and substation equipment testing.
• Support microprocessor relay automated testing.
• Support control circuit operational testing.
• Support the creation of cable pull schedules.
• Create and apply wire identification tags and panel label templates.
• Transport dissolved gas analysis oil samples to lab for review.
• Review and upload infrared thermography reports.
• Aid/Support capturing all commissioning or maintenance related test data.
• Operates company vehicles as required to support duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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

• 1-2 years of basic knowledge of electrical and electronic theory experience preferred.
• Possesses basic print reading skills.
• Possesses basic understanding of protection and control drawings.
• Possesses basic understanding of test equipment used for construction, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Possesses basic understanding of substation fundamentals and corporate safety expectations.
• Possesses basic understanding of departmental expectations regarding departmental computer usage.
• Possesses basic understanding of departmental physical and cyber security policies.
• Possesses basic understanding of available Human Performance tools and their functions.
• Possesses basic understanding of departmental software used for asset management, record keeping, and testing.
• Effective computer skills with software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Due to equipment weight limits, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 290 pounds.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must live within a reasonable travel range (1 hour) of the service territory.

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

• High School Graduate
• GED

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.

Working Conditions

• Office Work Environment Up to 25%
• Travel Up to 25%
• Cold 76-100%
• Heat 76-100%
• Operating Machinery 76-100%
• Outdoors 76-100%

Test Description

No Testing Required

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.

What You'll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

Electric Transmission Field Ops Technical Assistant I: $38,200 - $49,600

Electric Transmission Field Ops Technical Assistant II: $42,300 - $54,500

Electric Transmission Field Ops Technical Assistant III: $47,300 - $75,500

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners
• vacation
• retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• bonus eligibility
• sick leave
• disability insurance

To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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