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Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, 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’s Emission Monitoring Support Group (EMSG) is seeking an entry level Instrument Technician to join the team in its state of the art facility in Chester, VA.
The Instrument Technician I will be directly supervised by a qualified technician for the first 3-6 months. The Technician will be expected to perform linearity tests, opacity audits, air panel checks, and flow leak checks. They will also be expected to assist with gas and flow RATA testing and Method 30B tests, under the direction of an Instrument Technician II or III.
The Instrument Technician I will perform a multitude of tasks, including quarterly CEMS audits, and assist in the performance of Gas and Flow RATA’s as required to comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The technician will use portable pressure gauges, manometers, and other similar test equipment. The technician will perform preventive maintenance and will test flue gas, read meters, and record data as required. A technician will safely perform other tasks or duties as directed.
The successful candidate will 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 and around a power station environment and will report his or her findings to supervision.
0-2 years of electrical, mechanical, CAD/design, technical programming, industrial/commercial equipment install/repair/testing and/or electronic experience.
Associate degree in a technical area or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.
Possession of a Qualified Individual certification in any group per the Source Evaluation Society is a plus
- The technician will learn or have demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair various complex major and minor Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and EMSG equipment and monitoring systems. CEMS operation/maintenance experience, and/or CEMS auditing experience is strongly preferred.
- Schedule testing activities, learn to perform as Team Leads and/or members, act as a compliance test observer of contract personnel, and be able to understand, compile, and quality assure data and reports.
- Ability to work on tall stacks at a height of 300 feet or more is required.
- Ability to climb up a stack to a height of 200 feet or more and to climb down a stack from any height is also required.
- Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs. independently.
The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate
Discipline Preferred: Technical
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
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%
This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/ (Other Sites)
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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 dombenefits.com.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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