Maintenance Operator Trainee (New Canton 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 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

Dominion Generation is seeking qualified applicants for Maintenance Operator Trainee positions at Bear Garden 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

The starting pay rate is $24.61 per hour and increases through each step in the 56-month development program.

*Maintenance Operator Trainees work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

• A high school diploma or GED
• Valid state driver's 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.

Strongly Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Journeyman craftsman experience and/or candidates who have power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience.
• United States active military and military veterans who have relevant technical experience;  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/below)
• A minimum of three (3) years 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), or industrial machine shop experience (i.e. with CNC and lathe).

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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 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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