Instrument Technician I, II, or III

Dominion Energy; St. Paul (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks an Instrument Technician I, II, or III to inspect, test, service, and install instruments in a power station. You will locate defects, report findings, and replace parts while maintaining documentation and supporting project upgrades.

The role requires assembling and interpreting drawings, performing preventive maintenance, and potentially leading teams. Availability for overtime, days, nights, and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics or related technology with 0+ years (I) or 3+ years (II) or 5+ years (III) industrial experience.
• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ (I) to 7+ (III) years of related experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate, and install indicating and control instruments in a power station.
• Lead control system upgrade projects and document configuration drawings.
• Train and guide less experienced Instrument Technicians when needed.

Skills

Instrument troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Test equipment use

Project leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Emerson Ovation controls

Portable test equipment

Job description

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy seeks a highly motivated Instrument Technician I, II, or 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, manometer, and other similar test equipment. Perform preventive maintenance. Test flue gas, read meters, and record data as required. 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.

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 I:Associate's Degree in Electronics or related technology, with 0 - 2+ years of related experience in an industrial environment OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of related experience in an industrial environment.
• Instrument Technician II:Associate's Degree in Electronics or related technology, with at least 3years of related experience in an industrial environment OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 5years of related experience in an industrial environment.
• Instrument Technician III:Associate's Degree in Electronics or related technology, with at least 5+years of related experience in an industrial environment OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 7years 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.

Preferences (If you meet any of these preferences, be sure to include them in your resume):

• Fossil power station instrumentation and controls experience;
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
• Start-up/operational support experience for fossil power plants;
• Experience with Emerson Ovation controls
• 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.

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Fumes 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery 51-75%

Travel 51-75%

Test Description

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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.

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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