Transmission System Operator; RICHMOND, VA,

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.

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.

This role has the responsibility and authority to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions, including the shedding of firm load, to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions. This role is subject to the authority of PJM, which functions as Reliability Coordinator, Transmission Operator, and Balancing Authority. Critical, reliability-related tasks are performed without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within Dominion.

Once obtained, maintains relevant PJM Transmission Operator and NERC Transmission Operator/Reliability Coordinator certifications. Maintains knowledge of Dominion's operating practices and procedures. Monitors elements of the bulk electric system and responds to status changes. Responds to disturbances, emergency events and other changes in weather or system conditions and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage schedules.

Prepares switching orders that will isolate work areas and provide a safe zone of protection for both field personnel and equipment. Provides verbal instructions to field personnel engaged in switching operations and makes the appropriate internal and external notifications. Controls transmission and distribution equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) as needed. Monitors and regulates the flow of power among interconnected entities.

Logs system activities for routine reporting to ensure the accuracy of operational records.

3+ years of directly related electrical or mechanical experience in a utility, industrial, or production environment

* Note:

A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications; A master's degree can count as one year experience.

Proficient - level knowledge: NERC regulations;
Mathematics;
Electrical principles (flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance , direct and alternating currents, etc.);
Electrical control systems (electrical controls and motors, motor controls and starters, relays, overloads, control circuits, etc.);
Substation equipment and operations;
Power station operations and generation ;
Industrial safety and emergency procedure. Proficient-level skills:
Computer systems (Microsoft Word, EMS, OMS, etc.);
Verbal and written communications;
Interpersonal;
Complex problem-solving;
Teamwork and collaboration. Abilities:
Critical thinking;
Attention to detail;
Effective in high stress situations;
Personable, flexible, and dependable;
Honest and ethical. This position requires you to operate a Dominion Energy vehicle or operate a vehicle on Dominion Energy's behalf. In this role you will be expected to report and respond to emergency storm related events. The work schedule for this position requires you to work 12 hour rotating shifts. Current NERC Transmission Operator or Reliability Coordinator Certification.

Current PJM Transmission System Operator certification. Utility experience is preferred. Proficient - level knowledge of PJM regulations.

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