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Engineering Technical Specialist I/II/III - Power Generation Outage (Richmond VA)

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy's Power Generation Outage Management group is looking for an Outage Engineering Technical Specialist I, II, or III to join our team!

This individual will serve as a technical subject matter expert on steam turbines, combustion turbines, generators, and exciters. This position can advance to an Outage Engineering Technical Consultant position depending on the level of skills, abilities, and experience.

Responsible for project management activities to include but not limited to:

• Manages overhauls on steam turbines, combustion turbines, and generators, and steam turbine valves, which includes planning to completion of the work.

• Manage & develop budgets, expenditures, schedule, and scheduling of resources and equipment; Identifies key barriers and issues, researches and evaluates more complex issues and develops sound business solutions to achieve desired results with engineering input.

• Manages and conducts on-site inspections of work performed to ensure compliance to all state, federal and company regulations and ensures safe work environment.

• Assesses situations and determines when escalated issues should be elevated to management for resolution.

• Provides technical and field support to plants during major outages and overhauls to ensure work is performed according to policy, procedures, and consistent standards.

• Inspects, audits, and documents activities for Quality assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) needs and takes appropriate action to successfully resolve issues.

• Responsible for oversight of scoping, planning, executing, and closing out of the outage, and any testing required.

• Responsible for scheduling and pre-outage planning activities including but not limited to, researching prior outages, reports, and milestones; develops list of inspections and activities to be completed

• Develops list of lessons learned from current and prior outages for inclusion in future outages, development of outage plan and testing methods, develops and manages budget of specific job work, and collaborates with engineering and outage management to ensure outage plans and budgets are met.

• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

This position is based at our Richmond, VA Headquarters, with possible relocation assistance. The home office location is flexible within the Dominion Energy Virginia (DEV) territory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Engineering Technical Specialist I : 0-2 years of relevant experience

Engineering Technical Specialist II : 2-3+ years of relevant experience

Engineering Technical Specialist III : 5-7 years of steam turbine or gas turbine operations and/or maintenance experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices

• Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline

• Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline

• Effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing

• Ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature

• Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments

• Ability to analyze and interpret results to improve processes

• Ability to function effectively independently and as a member of a technical team

• Organization and project management skills

• Proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong safety and environmental culture utilizing human performance defenses

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in person, by phone, and in writing

• Ability to influence, coach, and train others

• Ability to move freely to access all areas of the plant for inspections

• Ability to work independently and as a team member

• Ability to manage contracts and contractors

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and scheduling skills

• Time management and organization skills

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, SAP, P6, laser alignment software, and vibration software or equivalent

• Technical knowledge and demonstrated skills to perform detailed inspections

• Ability to read and interpret complex regulations and assess their impact on company operations

• Strong knowledge and skills, or the capability to learn necessary skills, in all areas of maintenance and operation on steam turbines, combustion turbines, generators, exciters, etc.

• Ability to plan, schedule, execute, and close out overhauls

• Ability to assess situations and develop sound business solutions to successfully resolve issues that arise during outage execution

Education Requirements

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

Preferred Discipline(s): Engineering Technology, Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering

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

In order to be a titled Engineering Technical Specialist, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

• 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering or other technical related discipline; or

• 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited); or

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred degree

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Fumes Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Confined Spaces 51-75%

Energized Wires 26-50%

Cold 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Loud Noise 51-75%

Outdoors 51-75%

Office Work Environment 51-75%

Travel 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Pressurized Lines & Valves Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

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 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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