Maintenance Operator Trainee (Remington 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.

 

 

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This position does not offer relocation assistance. 

 

Job Summary

Dominion Generation is seeking qualified applicants for Maintenance Operator Trainee positions at Remington Combustion.


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.

*Maintenance Operator Trainee 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).

Education Requirements

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%
Confined Spaces 26-50%
Dust / Grease / Oil 26-50%
Fumes 51-75%
Heat 51-75%
Loud Noise 51-75%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Travel Up to 25%
Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other 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/

 

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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 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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Top 3 Reasons to Work at Dominion Energy

There are many reasons to work at Dominion Energy, but below are the top three reasons employees have shared with us. Click on each of the links to learn more!

1. Safety Centric Work Environment
2. Generous Pay and Benefits
3. Collaborative & Inclusive Culture 

About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.
 
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·17,000 employees
·Headquarters: Richmond, VA
·16 states in the US
·$100 billion of assets
·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions
·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

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Dominion Energy is committed to helping address climate change. We have cut emissions sharply as we aim for Net Zero carbon and methane emissions by 2050. Learn more at sustainability.dominionenergy.com.


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