Instrument Technician

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. 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 Works under direction of a Supervisor or Senior Technician and performs maintenance and calibration activities. Performs work activities in both a shop and field environment to include normal and radiological areas of the plant. Work activities are related to maintenance, calibration and testing of safety-related equipment associated with electrical, mechanical and instrumentation and control systems. Satisfactorily completes the Instrument and Control Technician Training program. Assists with scheduled work activities such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and calibrations. Works on both analog and digital control systems including microprocessor, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation and controls including pressure, temperature, and flow sensors and associated alarm circuits. Corrects anomalous operations of indicators, controllers and instrument loops using more advanced test equipment and investigative techniques. Accurately completes documentation associated with assigned job tasks and complies with approved procedures.Complies with and demonstrates a working knowledge of Work Management processes, Equipment Clearances (safety tagging), Radiological Work permits associated with department maintenance work assignments and Safety regulations, policies, and practices. Assists Technicians with performing maintenance, calibrations, and testing of equipment and control loops on systems and equipment, including the reactor containment and other radiological areas, during all modes of plant operation. Uses industry accepted human performance practices to promote error free performance and coaches others to raise standards and expectations. Satisfactorily completes the initial training requirements and on-the-job training and evaluation requirements identified in the Nuclear Instrument Technician Training Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Works under the direction of a Supervisor or Senior Technician and performs maintenance and calibration activities. Performs work activities in both a shop and field environment to include both normal and radiological areas of the plant. Work activities are related to maintenance, installation, calibration, maintenance and testing of safety related equipment associated with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation and control systems. Completes the following activities independently and or, for more complex tasks, under direction of a lead or supervisor depending on qualifications: Actively involved in completing scheduled work activities such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibrations and troubleshooting. Completes maintenance and calibration of major instrumentation and control associated with reactor protection and turbine control in addition to other important safety related equipment. Works on both analog and digital control systems and includes maintenance on microprocessor, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems including pressure, temperature and flow sensors and associated alarm circuits. Corrects anomalous operation of control and protection systems through the use of computer traces and trends, data obtained using sophisticated test equipment and fundamental and advanced investigative techniques. Accurately completes documentation associated with assigned job tasks and complies with all regulatory and site procedures and policies, including Site Emergency Plan and technical Specifications.Complies with and demonstrates working knowledge of Work Management processes, Equipment Clearances (safety tagging), Radiological Work Permits associated with department maintenance work assignments, and safety regulations, policies and practices. Works with other departments with performing maintenance, calibrations, testing of equipment and control loops, and troubleshooting on systems and equipment, including the reactor containment and other radiological areas, during all modes of plant operation.Uses industry accepted human performance practices to promote error free performance and coaches others to raise standards and expectations. Satisfactorily completes the initial training requirements and on-the-job training and evaluation requirements identified in the Nuclear Instrument Technician Training Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Supports Engineers in the conduct data collection and testing. As necessary, performs circuit board component level repair and calibration. Assists with plant design changes and modification, both electrically and mechanically, for new or upgraded instrumentation and controls. Independently performs maintenance and calibration activities and may lead other technicians in the field. Performs work activities in both a shop and field environment to include both normal and radiological areas of the plant. Work activities are related to maintenance, installation, calibration, maintenance and testing of safety-related equipment associated with electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation and control systems. Satisfactorily completes the Instrument and Control Technician Training Program. Leads and completes scheduled work activities such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, calibrations and troubleshooting. Performs maintenance and calibration of major instrumentation and control associated with Reactor protection and Turbine Control in addition to other important safety related equipment. Coordinates work with other departments to facilitate job completion and to ensure synchronized efforts: Works on both analog and digital control systems and includes maintenance on microprocessor, electronic and pneumatic instrumentation and control systems including pressure, temperature and flow sensors and associated alarm circuits. Corrects anomalous operation of control and protection systems through the use of computer traces and trends, data obtained using sophisticated test equipment and fundamental and advanced investigative techniques. Accurately completes documentation associated with assigned job tasks and complies with all regulatory and site procedures and policies, including Site Emergency Plan and technical Specifications. Works with other technicians to ensure accurate documentation. Demonstrates high level of knowledge of Work Management processes, Equipment Clearances (safety tagging), Radiological Work Permits associated with department maintenance work assignments, and Safety regulations, policies and practices. Provides peer support in these processes. Actively works with other departments to perform maintenance, calibrations, testing of equipment and control loops, and troubleshooting on systems and equipment, including the reactor containment and other radiological areas, during all modes of plant operation.Uses and reinforces use of industry accepted human performance practices to promote error free performance and coaches others to raise standards and expectations. Supports Engineers in the conduct of data collection and testing. As necessary, performs circuit board component level repair and calibration. Actively works with Engineering on plant design changes and modifications, both electrically and mechanically, for new or upgraded instrumentation and controls. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following: 0-2 years of related experience. Successful completion of the Instrument and Control Technician qualification test. Demonstrated working knowledge of electronic equipment and circuitry. Demonstrated familiarity with the general theories of instrumentation and control and their methods of application in nuclear power stations. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot analog and digital instrumentation and control circuits. Demonstrated general familiarity of electrical and mechanical physical/dimensional measurements. Demonstrated ability to interpret a range of general diagrams, prints, and written procedural instructions and to perform work using the information. Satisfactorily completes the required initial training and on-the-job training and evaluation processes in order to proceed in line of progression as identified in the Nuclear Instrument Technician Training Program as accredited by the National Academy for Nuclear Training. Must be physically able and willing to utilize respirators, SCBA bottles, fall protection or other equipment essential to the requirements of maintaining a Nuclear Power Plant including making containment entries. Must be able to and willing to work at varying elevations, confined quarters and radiological areas of the plant. Must have the physical ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds tooling, test equipment, and plant equipment. Successful completion of I&C Development Program or equivalency. Must have at least 2 years of experience working in I&C. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of electronic equipment and circuitry. Demonstrated detailed understanding in the theories of instrumentation and control and their methods of application in nuclear power stations. Demonstrated ability to perform complex troubleshooting of analog and digital instrumentation and control circuits. Demonstrated detailed comprehension of electrical and mechanical physical/dimensional measurements. Demonstrated ability to interpret diagrams, prints, vendor technical manuals and detailed written procedural instructions and to perform work using the information. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of and ability to apply safety regulations, policies, and practices. Must be physically able and willing to utilize respirators, SCBA bottles, fall protection or other equipment essential to the requirements of maintaining a Nuclear Power Plant including making containment entries. Must be able to and willing to work at varying elevations, confined quarters and radiological areas of the plant. Must have the physical ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds tooling, test equipment, and plant equipment. Must have at least 5 years of experience working in I&C, of which at least 1 year must be nuclear experience. Has successfully completed Step 3 of the I&C Development Program. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of electronic equipment and circuitry. Demonstrated detailed understanding in the theories of instrumentation and control and their methods of application in nuclear power stations. Demonstrated ability to perform complex troubleshooting of analog and digital instrumentation and control circuits. Demonstrated detailed comprehension of electrical and mechanical physical/dimensional measurements. Demonstrated ability to interpret diagrams, prints, vendor technical manuals and detailed written procedural instructions and to perform work using the information. Demonstrated detailed knowledge of and ability to apply safety regulations, policies, and practices. Must be physically able and willing to utilize respirators, SCBA bottles, fall protection or other equipment essential to the requirements of maintaining a Nuclear Power Plant including making containment entries. Must be able to and willing to work at varying elevations, confined quarters and radiological areas of the plant. Must have the physical ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds tooling, test equipment, and plant equipment. Basic Qualifications Nuclear Instrument Technician I : 0-2 years of related experience. Nuclear Instrument Technician II : 2+ years of experience working in I&C. Successful completion of I&C Development Program or equivalency. Nuclear Instrument Technician III : 5+ years of experience working in I&C, of which at least 1 year must be nuclear experience. 1+ years of Nuclear Experience required for all levels. Education Requirements Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate PreferredDisciplines: Instrumentation Technology Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred disciplines(s) listed above. Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.3.1, 4.5.3.2, and 4.5.3.3 and Regulatory Guide 1.8, Revision 4, Staff Regulatory Guidance, 1.5 for Radiation Protection Technicians Education requirements: High school diploma Minimum experience for the position: Related experience which shall include 2 years; Nuclear power plant experience 1 year Note: Regarding “related experience” for radiation protection technicians, 2000 working hours is acceptable as representing one year of experience. There is no expectation of a minimum timeframe for accumulating these 2000 hours (e.g., not less than 40 weeks), nor is there a limit applied to the number of hours that can be credited in a week. However, no more than 2000 hours can credited toward related experience for radiation protection technicians in any one calendar year. Senior/Nuclear Chemistry Technician Senior/Health Physics Technician Nuclear Instrument Technician III/Specialist (Applies to Leads.)** Working Conditions Loud Noise Up to 25% Radiation Up to 25% Travel Up to 25% Test Description 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. What You'll Get Expected Hiring Base Salary Range: The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth. At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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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