Shop Meter Worker Trainee

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

- Performs various functions of the Meter Shop relating to the inspection, programming and testing of electric meters, metering equipment and auxiliary metering devices.

- Works with a variety of meters and metering technology.

- Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers.

- Maintains weekly production reports. Works closely with Engineering & Planning, as well as, project teams.

- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

The starting pay rate will be $24.09 per hour advancing progressively to $26.64 per hour after one year.

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

- Proficient personal computer skills

o Cut, copy, paste functions

o Knowledge of file formats and saving into proper directories

o Email communications

o Microsoft office products

- Ability to advance through a 6 step developmental program. The steps will overview everything from safe work practices, metering concepts, mathematics and electrical theory. At the end of each step a proficiency test must be taken and passed to advance to the next level.

- Performs bench testing and calibration of mechanical and solid state meters.

- Performs interrogation and programming of meters and related equipment.

- Skill in the use of hand tools needed for making required repairs and adjustments.

- In later steps, perform bench testing on CT, VT and CVT transformers.

- Installs meter communication devices or upgrades as required.

- Ability to work in a team environment or independently.

- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

- Ability to follow company safety practices and policies.

Desired Qualifications

- Skill in basic electricity and electronics, as applied to electrical wiring, power and meters.

- Familiarity with using basic electrical equipment such as volt, ohm and ammeter’s.

- Working in production environments.

- Skill in reading schematic diagrams and wiring layouts.

- General problem-solving skills.

- Effective verbal written and communication skills.

- Basic knowledge of AMI and AMR systems, their components and associated communication technology

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

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 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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