Instrument Technician I,Ii,Iii (Woodford, Va - Ladysmith / Remington Power Station)

Dominion Energy
KwaZulu-Natal
USD 40 000 - 80 000
Job description

Instrument Technician I, II, III (Woodford, VA - Ladysmith / Remington Power Station)

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.

Review the position below and apply today. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, 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.

Dominion Energy Remington Power Station 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. The position will involve reporting responsibilities at both sites, Ladysmith and Remington. This position offers relocation as needed.

Under general supervision, this role performs a full range of inspection, testing, service, repair, calibration, and install indicating, recording, and automatic control instruments such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermometers, regulators, and similar components in a power station.

Responsibilities include:

  1. Locate cause of defective performance of instruments, report findings to supervisor, and replace component parts as required.
  2. Use portable pressure gauges, manometer, and other similar test equipment.
  3. Perform preventive maintenance.
  4. Test flue gas, read meters, and record data as required.
  5. Perform tuning tasks on single loop controls.
  6. Maintain and perform necessary changes to drawings related to instrumentation.
  7. Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Will proficiently perform assignments having the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience needed to carry out all aspects of the job; exercise independent judgment and decision-making in planning; organize and conduct work assignments; may receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved; effectively utilizes the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments; and identifies and eliminates unnecessary work and non-value added activities.

Minimum Requirements

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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:

  1. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot various components.
  2. Ability to utilize configuration drawings.
  3. Valid Driver's license.

Preferences

  1. Fossil power station instrumentation and controls experience.
  2. Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
  3. Start-up / operational support experience for fossil power plants.
  4. Experience with Emerson Ovation.
  5. 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: Technical Studies. Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Working Conditions

  1. Cold 51-75%
  2. Energized Wires 51-75%
  3. Fumes 51-75%
  4. Heat 51-75%
  5. Office Work Environment Up to 25%
  6. Operating Machinery 51-75%
  7. Travel 51-75%

Test Description

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.

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. To learn more about our benefits, click here.

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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Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy

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Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by .

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