Mechanic Trainee
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Job Summary
Dominion Generation is seeking qualified applicants for Mechanic Trainee positions at our Possum Point Power Station.
As a Mechanic Trainee, you will be responsible for the following:
- Learn to perform maintenance on power station mechanical equipment.
- Perform overhauling and maintenance of major industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, turbines and other rotating equipment.
- Overtime - planned and emergency, is required.
- You will be placed in a standardized skills development program.
- Individual will be part of the emergency response organization and some travel (for periods of up to a month or more) may be required to support other station outages.
The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.98/hour.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience in overhauling and maintaining equipment such as pumps, valves, turbines and other rotating equipment.
- Experience working with hand tools/industrial tools, rigging, scaffolding, forklifts, coarse and precision measurement tools, etc.
- Millwright experience
- Vocational/Technical training or prior military experience
- Basic computer skills (including keyboarding)
- A strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.
Other Qualifications
- Good oral communication skills
- Applies basic skills and works on developing advance skills using tools and equipment
- Ability to resolve routine questions and problems, referring more complex issues to more experienced personnel.
- Ability to follow standard written and oral instruction.
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Note: You must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
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What You'll Get
Expected Hiring Base Salary Range:
$30.98 hourly rate
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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