Electrician-Appr

Dominion Energy • Denmark, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking to fill an Electrician- Apprentice vacancy. Power Delivery - Substation Operations is responsible for operating, maintaining, and constructing electric substations up to 230kV. Safe, efficient, and reliable operations are critical to our success. These positions will be filled at our Denmark, SC location.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of directly related experience in area of responsibility.
• Ability to operate equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and boom truck.
• Ability to complete a four (4) year DESC apprenticeship training program.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Safety conscious to work in proximity of high voltage electrical equipment.
• Excellent physical condition in order to perform work duties such as lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and climbing ladders and structural steel.
• Strong technical aptitude to understand equipment wiring and diagrams, equipment diagnostics and testing, and equipment functionality and purpose.
• Availability to work after hours, scheduled overtime, and callout for emergencies and storm restoration.
• Candidates are required to live within a 30-mile radius of the Transmission and Substation Crew Quarters.
• Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or one of the entities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving history.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- Class A) or the ability to obtain and maintain one within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate Degree in an electrical field of study is a plus as this position requires strong math, reading comprehension and fundamental reasoning skills and the ability to learn, understand and retain technical information.

Responsibilities

• Assisting substation electricians in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations from 480V to 230kV.
• Construction duties include but are not limited to: installation of foundations, conduit, ground grids, structural steel erection, bus work and the assembly, placement and testing of substation equipment.
• Maintenance duties include but are not limited to: trouble shooting and repairing substation class equipment such as transformers, breakers, voltage regulators, and all other substation equipment and devices.

Benefits

• 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
• disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED