Assoc/Mid/Senior Offshore Wind Operator (NORFOLK, 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. 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

This role has the responsibility and authority to take and/or direct timely and appropriate real-time actions to maintain the reliability of the Bulk Electric System, during both normal and emergency conditions.  This role performs critical, reliability-related tasks associated with operating a NERC Medium Impact facility without obtaining approval from higher-level personnel within Dominion Energy. Develops, revises, and maintains Dominion Energy standard operating procedures and practices. 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. Responds to process and equipment alarms and takes appropriate corrective measures. Provides data for the short and long-term maintenance planning process. Controls power generation and balance of plant equipment using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Supports NERC compliance program reporting. Analyzes advanced pattern recognition and predictive maintenance data to identify equipment defects.  Monitors voltage and reactive power flows and utilizes reactive resources to maintain voltage. Coordinates generation outages with Market Operations Center (MOC) and Systems Operations Center (SOC). 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Offshore Wing Operator: 0-2 years of directly related experience 

Offshore Wind Operator: 3+ years of directly related experience.

Senior Offshore Wind Operator: 5+ years of directly related experience

Thorough understanding of generation, transmission or distribution operations & maintenance.  Ability to interpret data to inform maintenance needs and identify process improvements. Effective communication skills to work across departments, ensuring smooth coordination of maintenance activities. Skilled at handling shifting priorities, managing multiple tasks, and improving efficiency. Understanding of safety and regulatory policies.

Education Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Renewable Energy, or related field.

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

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No testing required. 

 

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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 dombenefits.com.

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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