Maintenance Operator Trainee - Warren County Power Station (FRONT ROYAL, VA, US, 22630)

Dominion Energy; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% wage supplement

Travel/training to Richmond, VA

Job summary

Dominion Energy is seeking a Maintenance Operator Trainee at the Warren County Power Station. You will operate and maintain power station equipment, perform daily operations, and support major equipment maintenance while training through a 56-month program.

Starting pay is $30.98 per hour with a 5% location-based supplement. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, with travel to Richmond, VA for up to nine weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to work 4x10 schedule including holidays and outages.
• Able to travel to training in Richmond, VA for up to nine weeks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power station equipment.
• Inspect, monitor and manage electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine operations and tag/isolated equipment for maintenance.
• Record entries in computer-based logbooks and participate in 56‑month program.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Operator Trainee - Warren County Power Station

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.

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. At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position. This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy is looking to fill a vacancy for Maintenance Operator Trainee at our Warren County Power Station.

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

You will be placed in a 56-month standardized skills development program at the appropriate rate of pay based upon your previous experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills and competencies.

The starting pay rate is $30.98 per hour and increases through each step in the 56-month development program. Due the location, this position has an additional 5% wage supplement.

The position works 4x10 schedule. Successful candidates must be available to travel and train in Richmond, Virginia for up to nine (9) week periods of time.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work around dust, grease, dirt, be exposed to weather conditions, loud noise, and machinery.
• Ability to work 4x10 schedule and it work that can include holidays and weekend during the outage season.

Preferred, but not required, skills & experience:

• Industrial /commercial electrical experience is a plus.
• Journeyman craftsman experience; and/or Candidates who have power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience.
• Candidates with a minimum of three year’s 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)

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Working Conditions

Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors Up to 25%

Test Description

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What You'll Get

Starting Hourly Rate:

$30.98

Due the location, this position has an additional 5% wage supplement.

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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