Assistant Renewable Energy Technician

Dominion Energy seeks an Assistant Renewable Energy Technician in Portsmouth, VA, responsible for operations and maintenance of renewable energy and battery storage facilities. Key duties include ensuring safety, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and operating equipment. Candidates should have 0-3 years of relevant experience, a GED or high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. The role requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and involves physical demands.
Assistant Renewable Energy Technician

Date: Jul 18, 2024

Location: PORTSMOUTH, VA, US, 23707

Company: Dominion Energy

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.

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of an Assistant Renewable Energy Technician are a full range of duties associated with the operations and maintenance of Dominion Energy’s renewable energy and battery storage facilities, both energized and deenergized. An Assistant Renewable Energy Technician will develop skills to prepare themselves for potential advancement in Renewable Operations and Maintenance. The majority of work will be performed outside in all types of weather conditions. The position requires strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and interest.

Specific functions include but are not limited to the following activities:

Ensuring safety and environmental rules and regulations are observed.
Perform planned and corrective maintenance at renewable energy and battery storage sites.
Assist with diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Safely operating company vehicles.
Perform site and environmental walkdowns on a weekly or more frequent basis.
Oversight of work performed by third-party vendors.
Operating various types of equipment used in the construction process (diggers, aerial devices, etc.).

Assistant Renewable Energy Technicians: The starting pay rate will be $24.06 hour advancing progressively to $25.54 per hour after nine months of service.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

0-3 years of experience working in the renewable energy field or 0-3 years of experience working in the commercial or industrial electrical or I&C fields with familiarity of solar renewables

Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis

• Carry up to 60 pounds

• Work on ladders

• Walk significant distances at a time

• Must be on call for overtime (nights, weekends and holidays) and quickly respond for emergent restorations

• Use electrical maintenance and hand tools

• Operate company provided vehicles on public roadways

• Computer application aptitude (Microsoft Office, Work Management Systems, SCADA systems etc.)

• Work outside in all weather environments

• Successful completion of company provided training program.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a GED or high school diploma. A valid driver’s license is required. Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction of 290 pounds applies. In addition, this job requires the successful completion of a NERC background check.

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

Education Requirements

• GED or HS diploma required

• Technical/Associates educations are advantageous

• Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for formal degrees or certificates

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Fumes 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Operating Machinery 76-100%

Travel 76- 100%

Outdoors 76-100%

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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