At Dominion Energy we love our jobs.  That’s right.  Love.  Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate.  These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever.  We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent?  Do you think differently?  Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher 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 nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

Job Summary

This role supervises the Regional Operations Center (ROC) to ensure staffing and shift assignments are adequate to provide 24-hour coverage for transmission and distribution switching and service restoration.

• Coordinates, issues and approves switching orders to coordinate distribution, substation and transmission switching to restore service to customers
• Position responsible to oversee analysts and switching personnel
• Prepares, directs, and authorizes/executes switching orders for construction and maintenance work
• Performs regional analysis and prioritization of dispatching functions to optimize resource availability and utilization
• Maintains, monitors, operates and updates Automated Distribution Management System(ADMS) to include monitoring and operating computers, responding to alarms and monitoring transmission and distribution loading and voltage levels
• Coordinate switching with system operations
• Monitors and operates Trouble Reporting System (TRS) in response to customer outage

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
 
*Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications
 

• Required: 7+ years related experience with a preferred Associate Degree (Or 5+ years related experience with a Bachelors Degree; Or 9+ years of related experience with a High School degree / equivalent) in electrical equipment and principles, knowledge of switching of transmission and distribution equipment, substation switching, service restoration
• Required: Ability to work rotating shifts up to 12 hours
• Preferred: Switching certified
• Full knowledge of concepts and applications of electrical equipment and principles, switching of transmission and distribution equipment, substation switching, service restoration, transmission and distribution system operations and company standards and policies
• Must be able to meet NERC qualifications
• Basic knowledge of math and computers
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Focus on customer service; technical problem solving; computer applications, leadership; IBEW contract
• Makes sound decisions quickly
• Process information quickly
• Reads functional and one-line diagrams
• Deals with stressful situations
• Performs varies duties simultaneously

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

• Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined (above/below).

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

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Working Conditions

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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 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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