Instrument Technician I, II, or III - St. Paul, VA

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St. Paul (VA)

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USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks a highly skilled Instrument Technician I, II, or III. Inspect, test, calibrate, and install indicating and recording instruments in a power station. Lead control system upgrades and train junior technicians, while maintaining drawings and documentation.

Strong problem-solving, ability to read drawings, and a valid driver’s license are required, with on-site work at the location noted in the job post. OT may be required.

Qualifications

Troubleshoot diverse instrumentation and control components.
Follow configuration drawings for installations and repairs.
Maintain a valid driver’s license for site travel.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate and install instruments (flow meters, gauges, thermometers, regulators).
Locate and report causes of instrument fault, replace parts as required and perform preventive maintenance.
Lead small control system upgrade projects and train less experienced technicians.
Maintain drawings and configuration documentation for instrumentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Config drawings

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics or related technology

High School Diploma or GED with related experience

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Auto req ID

484112BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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 3 years of related experience in an industrial environment OR High School Diploma or GED with at least 5 years 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 7 years 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
Control system upgrade experience;
PLC experience (to include ladder logic programming)
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 disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Working Conditions