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

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

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an Instrument Technician I, II, or III to support maintenance of control instruments in a power plant located on-site in Virginia. The role involves testing, calibration, installation and troubleshooting of flow meters, gauges, regulators, and related equipment.

The successful candidate will operate with increasing responsibility and may lead control system upgrade projects. Candidates should have electronics-related education or equivalent experience, and flexibility

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical education with related industrial experience.
• Ability to interpret configuration drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate and install indicating and recording instruments in a power station.
• Identify causes of instrument performance issues and report findings to supervision.
• Lead control system upgrade projects and provide guidance to junior technicians.

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. 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

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 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%
• Loud Noise 51-75%
• Office Work Environment Up to 25%
• Operating Machinery 51-75%
• Outdoors 51-75%
• Travel 51-75%