Maintenance Operator Trainee - Surry, VA

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8d • Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking a Maintenance Operator Trainee for their Gravel Neck -Surry VA location. This role involves operating and maintaining power station equipment, including inspecting, operating, and monitoring equipment used in electricity production, performing daily routine operations, isolating/tagging equipment for maintenance, valve operations, making entries into computer-based logbooks, and performing maintenance on major industrial equipment (pumps, turbines, mechanical equipment) and electrical equipment (batteries, motors, switchgear, motor operated valves). The position is part of a 56-month standardized skills development program with a starting pay rate of $26.33 per hour, with increases throughout the program. The role requires availability for two 8-hour work shifts (daytime and evening) and the ability to travel and train in Richmond, Virginia for up to nine (9) week periods.

Requirements

• 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 12 hour rotating shift work that can include days, nights, and weekend

Nice To Haves

• Industrial /commercial electrical experience is a plus
• Journeyman craftsman experience
• Power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience
• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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