Senior System Protection Technician

Dominion Energy; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking an on-site Senior Protection Technician to lead installation, maintenance and commissioning of protection relays, SCADA, and OT systems across transmission and distribution facilities. You will interpret complex engineering designs, oversee field crews, and ensure compliance with engineering standards while coordinating multiple projects.

Requirements include 5+ years of related experience and completion of the Electric Transmission System Protection Technician

Qualifications

• 5+ years directly related experience.
• Graduates of the Electric Transmission System Protection Technician Development Program.
• Knowledge of commissioning and maintenance practices for protection and control.
• Experience with protection relays, substations, and SCADA interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Review, correct and mark up protection and control packages.
• Develop electrical clearance boundaries and human performance zones.
• Coordinate on-site construction and manpower across multiple projects.
• Interface with other business units and third-party POCs.
• Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• Verify alarms, telemetry, and front-end communications are functional.
• Provide technical support to the Data Communications Team.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

Project Management

Protection Systems

SCADA Knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Electrical & Electronic Eng Tech

Electrical Engineering Tech

Electromechanical Tech

Electronics Tech

Instrumentation Tech

Mechatronic Tech

Tools

COMTRADE

Fault Simulation

Job description

Job Summary

This position serves as an on-site point of contact for the installation, maintenance, and corrective actions associated with intricate, protective relaying schemes, communication systems, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) components, and other Operational Technology (OT) systems deployed in support of Dominion Energy’s Distribution, Transmission, and Power Generation facilities. Individuals in this position have depth of knowledge and field experience necessary to understand and interpret complex engineering design packages for the systems outlined above. These individuals are required to coordinate activities on multiple projects, simultaneously. During which, they provide technical oversight of System Protection technicians and trainees in addition to other on-site groups, ensuring all field as-built primary equipment and associated protection and control systems function in accordance with approved engineering designs. Installation and commissioning responsibilities include: Review, correct (as needed), and mark-up engineering project protection and control packages; Developing an electrical clearance boundary (tagout) and Human Performance work zone strategy; Providing on-site project coordination during construction phase, to: Coordinate manning of Technician and Electrician work force; Generally, 5 per project (1-technicain, 4-electricians); Interface with other Business Units and 3rd Party POCs related to Protection and Control work; Development of decommission strategy for retired equipment; Development installation strategy (panels, wire pull schedules); Coordinating the installation and testing of various communication mediums (Fiber Optics, RS-232, Coax, etc.);

Ensuring each protection and control asset can communicate to front end data communications equipment; Verification of firmware and software to ensure accordance with engineering approved specifications; Ensuring protective relay logic and set points are applied to appropriate assets; Performing acceptance testing of all voltage and current sensing devices; Performing on-site commissioning activities for new digital monitoring equipment; Performing acceptance testing on new yard equipment cabinets, interface enclosures, and control house panels; Performing functional testing activities to ensure protective relaying, assisted communications, controls, and associated auxiliaries operate in accordance with engineering design specifications; Verifying all station alarms and other telemetry controls are functional to operating and/or control center(s); Performing in-service verifications to ensure as-builts reflect engineering designs; Applying Cyber Security controls per Dominion Energy standards. Completion of all compliance paperwork and supporting documentation. Post installation, individuals in this position perform maintenance activities as defined by each business area’s maintenance program. Maintenance of protection systems include various activities developed to address regulatory requirements and system reliability by re-verifying systems and associated equipment functions in accordance with engineering designs. This position will provide technical support to the Data Comminication Team.

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

5+ years directly related experience;

Successful completion of the Electric Transmission System Protection Technician Development Program;

Knowledge; solid understanding of: Company commissioning and maintenance work practices and acceptance test criteria;

Operation and maintenance of control circuits, protective relay applications and substation equipment;

COMTRADE and other fault simulation files. Skills: Strong Project Management/Coordinator Skills.

Abilities: Plan and organize highly complex substation construction projects; Test highly complex protective relays, associated communications systems, and SCADA infrastructure.

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:

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology

Electromechanical Technology

Electronics Technology

Instrumentation Technology

Mechatronic Technology

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Must be graduate of Electric Transmission System Protection Technician Development Program.

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

Cold 76-100%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Heat 76-100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Will require working in hot or cold temperatures and/or inclement weather. Unfriendly animals, energized meters, and high crime areas are working conditions encountered to perform essential functions of the job.

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:

$81900 - $106400

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, and disability insurance.

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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