Maintenance Operator Trainee - Greensville Power Station
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Job Summary
Dominion Generation is seeking 3 qualified applicants for a Maintenance Operator Trainee position at Greensville County Power Station in Emporia, VA.
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 $23.95 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.
This position does not provide paid relocation assistance.
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, holidays, and weekends.
Strongly Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Journeyman craftsman experience and/or candidates who have power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience.
- 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).
The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.
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.
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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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