Senior Telecommunications Technician - 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. Review the position below and apply today.

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.

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

The primary goal of the Telecommunications Technician is to provide installation and maintenance support for Dominion Energy's telecommunications infrastructure including single mode fiber optic cable, microwave radio systems, MPLS, DWDM, and DC power systems. This equipment is located in the Company's Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia service territories. In addition to daily duties, this position will be part of a team that provides 24x7 field support, at the direction of the Network Operations Center (NOC), for communication outages. An incumbent is responsible for working with an individual business unit on multi-project assignments. Guides and advises less experienced Telecommunications Technicians. Monitored on project's progress and results. Errors may cause significant delay, expense and disruption.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

6+ years directly related experience in one or more of these: detailed knowledge and hands on experience with single mode fiber optic cable, fusion splicing, and installation best practices.

• Skilled in single mode fiber testing with a light meter and OTDR.
• Skilled in the installation of telecommunications equipment including running power leads, installing fuse panels, cable management, fiber management, cable terminations, and grounding.
• Skilled in the support, installation, and testing of microwave radio systems, elliptical waveguide, microwave antennas, and the necessary grounding for each component.
• Knowledge of grounding practices for communication buildings and antenna support structures.
• Basic understanding of the components that make up a tower lighting system.
• Working knowledge of 48v DC power systems is required.
• Detailed knowledge and hands on experience with DWDM and MPLS equipment.
• Basic understanding of data networking.
• Must be safety conscious and detailed oriented.
• Effective computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Products to include Visio, Power Point, Excel, Word, SAP, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate technical documentation skills needed.
• Small project leadership experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical, abstract thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively within a team environment while also demonstrating the ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Willing to adhere to established best practices, standards, change management policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing workflow on a daily and hourly basis.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

Associate degree and appropriate years of related work experience or, military experience with appropriate years of demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Cold Up to 25%

Energized Wires 26-50%

Travel 26-50%

Other Working Conditions

• Will be required to work on call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
• May require long periods of standing or walking.
• Out-of-town work and overnight stays may be required at times.

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 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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