Electric Transmission SOC Operations Services Consultant - Dominion Energy Services Inc.

Electric Transmission SOC Operations Services Consultant

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Location: GLEN ALLEN, VA, US, 23060RICHMOND, VA, US, 23227

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.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

• Serves as Consultant and subject matter expert to Transmission System Operators and Shift Supervisors in their duties of operating the bulk power electric system.
• Provides training, compliance, and procedural advice and support in operational, technical, simulation, and incident response areas of the control center.
• Provides direct assistance to the Manager-Electric Transmission System Operations and Control on operational items and concerns.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and standardizing operational, training and compliance processes to operate the Bulk Electric System (BES) safely and reliably,
• Playing a critical role in the System Operations Center (SOC) by keeping up with the latest equipment and new technologies available to the power industry,
• Observing and directing all shifts to perform their tasks consistent with established operating and regulatory standards, including industry best practices,
• Evaluating operator/supervisor responses to line lockouts and system events to determine areas for improvement, through training documentation, programs, and simulation,
• Providing training material to the training department or serving as a training/compliance subject matter expert in areas where weaknesses are observed or new applications or requirements exist, and creating scenarios in the Dispatcher Training Simulator (DTS) for operator and supervisor training,
• Interfacing with affected parties as the representative of the SOC for any training, compliance, regulatory (PJM, SERC, NERC), and industry best practice (NATF, EEI, EPRI) issues and activities related to electric transmission operations,
• Acting in a back-up capacity for other Operations Consultants when necessary,
• Updating and reviewing special operating instructions and procedures for Bulk Electric Substations,
• Interfacing between management and Operations during emergencies or storms affecting the BES,
• Working with the Energy Management System (EMS) engineering group and database support groups on updates and improvements to the EMS that impact SOC operations and operator development/duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• 7+ years of related experience in Electric Transmission, System Operations, and/or Power Generation, Training, and any other combination of related experience/education
• Capable of performing difficult and complex work requiring advanced knowledge of the operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES)
• Strongly prefer in-depth knowledge of electrical theory, emergency procedures, substation equipment/operations, relay operations, and power station operations, as is pertinent to the transmission grid
• Strong computer skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work independently

Education Requirements

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

Preferred Disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Preferred: NERC Transmission Operator, PJM Transmission System Operator

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

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

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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