Assistant Plant Operator

Job Summary

Williams Generating Station in Goose Creek is looking for an Assistant Plant Operator (APO) to join their team.

The primary responsibilities for this entry level position includes:

• Learn how to operate a steam plant in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner.
• Performs routine plant inspection rounds, which include but are not limited to, equipment lubrication, cleaning of equipment, troubleshooting, and monitoring of unit conditions during plant startup, shutdown, and routine operations.
• Assist Supervisor through the isolating and tagging of equipment for maintenance by using established Lockout and Tagout procedures and preparing the equipment for return to operation.
• This position requires completion of, at a minimum, one step per year of the plant’s assistant plant operator training program. Completion of a step requires successful completion of both written tests and hands-on job performance measures.
• The position is also expected to qualify as part of the plant’s fire brigade, hazmat team and confined space rescue teams and maintain CPR certification.
• Incumbents will also be required to occasionally wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator requalification.
• Qualify to operate forklift, man-lift and plant hoists.

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):

• One year of work experience with motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and valves.
• A valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• The ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, and during inclement weather is required.
• The physical demands for the position include lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing.
• The successful candidate will be mechanically and electrically inclined.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex operating systems and controls.
• Evaluate and determine when corrective work orders should be written.
• Capable of making good decisions during emergency or abnormal conditions.

Education Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.

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/