Mechanic Trainee (REV42)

Dominion Energy, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Energy, Inc. is seeking a Mechanic Trainee to learn and perform maintenance on power station mechanical equipment. You will participate in a structured training program and support the emergency response team, with travel to outages as needed.

Starting with safety and hands-on skills, you will develop expertise in pumps, valves, turbines and rotating equipment, often requiring lifting up to 50 pounds and overtime work.

Qualifications

• Good oral communication skills.
• Applies basic skills and works on developing advance skills using tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow standard written and oral instruction.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform maintenance on power station mechanical equipment.
• Perform overhauling and maintenance of major industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, turbines and other rotating equipment.
• Overtime – planned and emergency, is required.
• You will be placed in a standardized skills development program.
• Travel to support other station outages may be required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Rigging

Scaffolding

Forklifts

Measuring tools

Job description

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.

Job Summary

As a Mechanic Trainee, you will be responsible for the following:

• Learn to perform maintenance on power station mechanical equipment.
• Perform overhauling and maintenance of major industrial equipment such as pumps, valves, turbines and other rotating equipment.
• Overtime – planned and emergency, is required.
• You will be placed in a standardized skills development program.
• Individual will be part of the emergency response organization and some travel (for periods of up to a month or more) may be required to support other station outages.

You must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in overhauling and maintaining equipment such as pumps, valves, turbines and other rotating equipment.
• Experience working with hand tools/industrial tools, rigging, scaffolding, forklifts, coarse and precision measurement tools, etc.
• Experience working in a Nuclear Power Plant
• Millwright experience
• Journeyman's license in any field
• Vocational/Technical training or prior military experience
• Basic computer skills (including keyboarding)
• A strong mechanical aptitude is a plus

Other Qualifications

• Good oral communication skills
• Applies basic skills and works on developing advance skills using tools and equipment
• Ability to resolve routine questions and problems, referring more complex issues to more experienced personnel
• Ability to follow standard written and oral instruction

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

ANSI/ANS-3.1-2014, Section 4.5.7.1 and 4.5.7.2 Education requirements: High school diploma Minimum experience for the position: Related experience 1 yr. This position is part of a formal training program whereby the candidate/employee may not meet the full ANSI requirements of years of experience until the formal training program is completed.

Test Description

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

What You'll Get

Starting Hourly Rate:

$26.33

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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