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Instrument Technician I, II, or III

Dominion Energy · St Paul, VA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the Role

Dominion Energy seeks a highly motivated Instrument Technician I, II, or III to inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate, and install indicating, recording, and automatic control instruments in a power station. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project leadership for control system upgrades. The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, service, repair, configure, calibrate, and install instruments such as flow meters, pressure gauges, thermometers, and regulators.
  • Locate and address causes of defective instrument performance, replacing components as needed.
  • Use test equipment like portable pressure gauges and manometers.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and record data from meter readings and flue gas tests.
  • Work on complex systems and equipment, including control loop modifications.
  • Maintain drawings and configuration documentation related to instrumentation.
  • Act as project leader for control system upgrades and modifications.
  • Train and guide less experienced Instrument Technicians.

Requirements

  • Instrument Technician I: Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field with 0–2+ years of industrial experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of industrial experience.
  • Instrument Technician II: Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field with 3+ years of industrial experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of industrial experience.
  • Instrument Technician III: Associate's Degree in Electronics or related field with 5+ years of industrial experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of industrial experience.
  • Valid Driver's license.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot various components.
  • Ability to utilize configuration drawings.

Preferences

  • 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, including ladder logic programming.
  • Availability to work overtime, including days, nights, and weekends.

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%

Test Requirements

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on-site during the pre-employment process. Practice test available here.

Additional Information

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combinations of education and experience, will be considered. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa for this position.

Benefits

Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits.

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