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Welder/1st Class (St. Paul)

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Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: ST PAUL, VA, US, 24283

Company: Dominion Energy

 

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.

 

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 below will be considered for this opportunity. 



 

 

Job Summary

Dominion Generation is seeking qualified applicants for Welder 1st Class position in St. Paul, Virginia.The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Performing oxygen and acetylene torch operations and welding on pressure vessels, piping components, valves and structural steel.Ability to perform GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and brazing on pressure and non-pressure components.

While the typical work schedule for this position is 06:00 – 14:30, availability is required to work overtime and night shift when needed.Some travel (for periods of up to a month or more) may be required to support other station outages.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  • Minimum of three years welding experience with piping and pressure vessels, the ability to perform GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and brazing on pressure and non-pressure components.
  • The candidate must successfully pass the Dominion Generation pre-employment welding test.
  • May be subject to extreme temperatures both hot and cold.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights that may exceed 100 feet (e.g., scaffolding, rooftops, elevated platforms, ladders, man baskets).
  • Must be or be able to become respirator qualified.
  • Power station welding experience, pipefitting experience, abilities in pipefitting, layout, print reading and fabrication of components are preferred.
  • Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or more rounds to one full year of qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED

 

 

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

 

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What You'll Get

 

Starting Hourly Rate:

 

$40.22/hour

 

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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