Maintenance Operator Trainee - Possum Point Power Station

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Job Summary

Dominion Energys Power Generation Group is is looking to hire Maintenance Operator Trainees to join its team! The position is located in Possun Point Power Station.

As a Maintenance Operator Trainee, you will be required to operate and maintain power station equipment.

This includes:

• Inspecting, operating and monitoring equipment used in the production of electricity;
• Performing daily routine operations;
• Isolating/tagging equipment for maintenance;
• Valve operations;
• Making entries into computer-based logbooks;
• Performing maintenance on major industrial equipment such as pumps, turbines, and power station mechanical equipment;
• Performing maintenance on batteries, motors, switchgear, motor operated valves, and other power station electrical equipment.

You will be placed in a 56-month standardized skills development program at the appropriate rate of pay based upon your previous experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills and competencies.

The starting pay rate is $28.95 +7% wage supplement per hour and increases through each step in the 56-month development program.

This is a rotating 12-hour shift position. Successful candidates must be available to travel and train in Richmond, Virginia for up to nine (9) week periods of time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to work around dust, grease, dirt, be exposed to weather conditions, loud noise, and machinery.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift work that can include days, nights, and weekend.

Preferred, but not required, skills & experience:

• Journeyman craftsman experience; and/or Candidates who have power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience.
• Candidates with a minimum of three year's experience in operating and maintaining major industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, turbines and electrical switchgear in an industrial environment (e.g. shipyard, military, manufacturing, or power station)

Education Requirements

Minimum:

High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Fumes Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors 26-50%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/

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What Youll Get

Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:

$28.95 Hourly Rate + 7% wage supplement

The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.

At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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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