At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
Power Delivery - Substation Operations is responsible for operating, maintaining, and constructing electric substations up to 230kV. Safe, efficient, and reliable operations are critical to our success.
Responsibilities include assisting substation electricians in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations from 480V to 230kV. Construction duties include but are not limited to: installation of foundations, conduit, ground grids, structural steel erection, bus work and the assembly, placement and testing of substation equipment. Maintenance duties include but are not limited to: trouble shooting and repairing substation class equipment such as transformers, breakers, voltage regulators, and all other substation equipment and devices.
The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- 0-2 years of directly related experience
- Applicants must have the ability to operate equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and boom truck
- Ability to complete a four (4) year DESC apprenticeship training program
- Applicants must possess strong mechanical skills
- Must be safety conscious to work in proximity of high voltage electrical equipment
- Be in excellent physical condition in order to perform work duties such as lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, climbing ladders and structural steel
- Applicants must possess a strong technical aptitude to understand equipment wiring and diagrams, equipment diagnostics and testing, and equipment functionality and purpose.
- Applicants must be available to work after hours, scheduled overtime, and callout for emergencies and storm restoration
- Candidates are required to live within a 20-mile radius (or 30-minute drive) of the Charleston Power Delivery Operations Center, located at 3700 Leeds Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405
Preferred experience:
- HVAC, repair and troubleshooting and commercial/industrial electrical experience
Education Requirements
Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or one of the entities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
An Associate Degree in an electrical field of study is a plus as this position requires strong math, reading comprehension and fundamental reasoning skills and the ability to learn, understand and retain technical information.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
- Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving history
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL- Class A) or the ability to obtain and maintain one within six (6) months of hire
Working Conditions
Working outside in inclement weather conditions.
Test Description
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment skills test.
Dominion Energy
120 Tredegar St
Richmond
Virginia United States
www.DominionEnergy.com
