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Substation Operations Technical Spec II/III (Petersburg)

**Date:** Jul 7, 2025

**Location:** North Dinwiddie, VA, US, 23803

**Company:** Dominion Energy

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 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.

Job Summary

There are multiple positions available which will be filled at the level commensurate with the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Positions will support our Petersburg District Office.

Responsible for the coordination and oversight of Electrical Transmission’s Transformer Resiliency Projects, transformer maintenance activities, and warranty issue resolution. Interface with Dominion’s Reliability engineering team to help ensure project execution. Provide technical oversight to ensure Dominion’s safety practices and procedures are observed. Work with contractors and other business units to schedule and complete tasks related to transformer work. Must possess knowledge of transformer assembly and processing, maintenance guidelines, and testing.

Position Responsibilities Include:

+ Coordinate work activities with DE and contract personnel for project specific work tasks

+ Attend and lead project meetings

+ Assist project management team with project execution

+ Review and approve contractor charges

+ Provide daily updates and work logs

+ Ensure DE’s transformer procedures and guidelines are followed

+ Abide by DE’s driving policies

+ Available for on site and remote field support

+ Ability to apply critical thinking and problem resolution

+ Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

+ Provide technical expertise on transformer issues

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

+ **Substation Operations Technical Specialist II:** 3+ years directly related experience.

+ **Substation Operations Technical Specialist III:** 5+ years directly related experience.

+ Graduate of Electrical Equipment or System Protection Development Programs desirable;

+ Advanced computer skills and knowledge of software applications used in Electric Transmission maintenance and record keeping;

+ Knowledge of substation equipment, operations and maintenance; Strong skills for obtaining, reporting and managing electronic databases;

+ Extensive knowledge of Electric Transmission safety and work guidelines and procedures;

+ Have a working knowledge of control design drawings;

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teambuilding skills, organizational skills;

+ Strong leadership and problem solving skills;

+ Must be capable of working with minimum supervisor, must be self-motivated with excellent time management skills;

+ Must be capable of lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and prolonged standing;

+ Excellent organizational and project management skills.

+ Capable of maneuvering company vehicles and trailers on highways and in substations

Education Requirements

Education Level:

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Associate

Preferred Disciplines:

Electric or Electronics Engineering Technology

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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Cold 26-50%

Dust / Grease / Oil 26-50%

Energized Wires 26-50%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat 26-50%

Loud Noise 26-50%

Operating Machinery 51-75%

Office Work Environment 26-50%

Radiation Up to 25%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

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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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