Instrument Technician I

Dominion Energy; Clover, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Offshore Instrumentation Technician to service, calibrate, install and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems for offshore wind operations and related substations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and daily reporting in a dynamic offshore environment.

The candidate will work with advanced instrumentation, PLCs, and SCADA interfaces, maintaining data records and contributing to regulatory audits and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Mastery of AC and DC instrumentation theory and practical applications.
• Experience with SCADA and offshore operations.
• Ability to interpret schematics and control system designs.
• Calibrating, installing instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of NERC standards and audits.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, repair, calibrate, and install indicating, recording, and automatic control instruments in a power station.
• Locate cause of defective performance and replace parts as required.
• Use portable pressure gauges, manometer, and other similar test equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and data logging.
• Test flue gas, read meters, and record data as required.
• Perform tuning tasks on single loop controls.
• Maintain and update drawings related to instrumentation.
• Responsible for offshore wind farms: maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, calibration, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulatory standards (NERC) and contribute to daily logbooks.
• Lead in safety-conscious operations in offshore environment and ensure grid/compliance alignment.

Skills

AC instrumentation

DC instrumentation

Troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Instrumentation diagrams

Control system design

Tools

SCADA integration

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.

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.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

• Inspect, test, service, repair, calibrate, and install indicating, recording, and automatic control instruments such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermometers, regulators, 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, manometer, and other similar test equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Test flue gas, read meters, and record data as required.
• Perform tuning tasks on single loop controls.
• Maintain and perform necessary changes to drawings related to instrumentation.

Specific business unit duties may include the following:

• Responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, calibration and repair of instrumentation and control systems within offshore wind farms.
• The role involves maintaining and optimizing the operation of systems of the wind turbines (both on and offshore substations) such as sensors, transmitters, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in operations.
• The technician will apply working knowledge of the operations and maintenance of instrumentation systems.
• In addition to technical tasks, the technician plays and active role in ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regularity standards, such as NERC, and contributes to daily reporting through operations logbooks and ensures all work adheres to industry standards.
• This position demands a proactive and safety-conscious approach to working in a challenging and dynamic offshore environment, ensuring the reliability and safety of critical wind generation systems while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Understanding of the basic electric grid, including transmission and substation operations, as well as knowledge of NERC compliance, including evidence collection and documentation, is essential for maintaining the integrity and regulatory compliance of offshore wind operations.

**Note: The selected candidate will be required to work at heights.

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

• 0-2 years relevant experience in mechanical electrical, and instrumentation work.
• (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
• 2 + years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls work.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot various components.
• Ability to utilize configuration drawings.
• (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)
• 5 + years of relevant experience in instrumentation and controls work.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot various components.
• Ability to utilize configuration drawings.
• (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Experience Continued

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of AC and DC instrumentation theory and practical applications.
• Ability to work on advanced control systems, with strong experience in diagnosing and resolving complex issues in instrumentation and control loops.
• Expertise in interpreting and creating complex schematics, instrumentation diagrams, and detailed control system designs.
• High-level proficiency in calibrating, installing, and optimizing advanced instrumentation systems for peak performance.
• Experience with SCADA systems and their integration with offshore operations for monitoring, data collection, and analysis.

Compliance and NERC Standards:

• Extensive knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards and how they apply to offshore wind energy operations.
• Proven experience in gathering, documenting, and presenting compliance evidence for audits and inspections.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to lead efforts in ensuring offshore wind operations are in full compliance with NERC and other relevant regulations.
• Participation in compliance audits and knowledge of how offshore systems integrate with grid reliability standards are critical.

Electric Grid and Substation Knowledge:

• Expert understanding of how offshore wind energy is transmitted to the grid and the role of offshore substations in this process.
• Ability to work closely with electrical teams on issues related to substations, transmission lines, and grid interconnectivity to ensure optimal performance and compliance.

Daily Reporting and Recordkeeping:

• Helps maintain daily operations logbooks by documenting tasks, maintenance activities, and repairs completed during shifts.

Internal and External Compliance to Safety Standards:

• Follows internal safety protocols and external regulatory guidelines while performing tasks in the offshore environment.
• Assists in maintaining safety standards, attending training sessions, and adhering to industry regulations.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Proven ability to mentor and level one and two technicians in advanced instrumentation techniques, regulatory compliance, and offshore operational protocols.
• Capable of