Apprentice Power Plant Mechanic/Journeyman Power Plant Mechanic

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina  is seeking a candidate for an Apprentice Plant Mechanic position at  McMeekin Steam Plant in Columbia, SC. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

 Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment, pumps, piping, and valves associated with an electric generating station. 
• Operating various mobile equipment such as cranes, forklifts, man-lifts, and tractors is also required.
•  Active participation in a safety-focused culture is required (to include wearing required personal protective equipment).
•  This position is subject to overtime, callouts and weekend work.
•   This position is subject to being asked to work at other DESC locations during outages or heavy work loads.

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):

Apprentice Power Plant Mechanic

• A minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a power plant or similar plant environment.  
• This position requires candidates to be in good physical condition as the working conditions include working outside during inclement weather, heavy lifting (50 lbs. or more), standing for prolonged periods of time, climbing tall structures or ladders, and confined space entry.
• Must have experience in welding, flame cutting, pipe fitting, machining, mechanical maintenance, mechanical problem solving, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Candidates must be able to qualify to wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator requalification.
• This position also requires candidates to be able to work overtime and callouts when needed.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
• Must have good communication/human relations skills.
• Have a complete set of basic hand tools appropriate for industrial maintenance and repair (company will provide specialized tools)
• Candidates with welding and/or pump experience is preferred.

Journeyman Power Plant Mechanic 

• A minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience in a power plant or similar plant environment. 
• Experience in flame cutting, pipe fitting, machining, mechanical maintenance, mechanical problem solving, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Mechanics with welding certification and pump experience are preferred and will be considered first.

Education Requirements

• Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.
• Two-year degree in Industrial Maintenance is preferred

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• Welding Certification preferred

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) 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/