Power Plant CT Operator-Appr

Dominion Energy•Charleston, SC

34d•$32 - $43

About The Position

A Power Plant CT Operator-Apprentice position is available with the Southern Gas Turbine generation department, reporting to Hagood Generating Station located in Charleston, South Carolina. The Southern Gas Turbine Generating group consists of three simple cycle gas turbine generators with a combined total generation of 140 megawatts, as well as a 50-megawatt Combustion Turbine that is located at Bushy Park in Goose Creek, South Carolina. This position is responsible for: Troubleshooting electrical, electronic, instrumentation, control, switchgear, exciter, and mechanical problems related to simple cycle combustion turbine-generator units Performs I&C and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and systems Operates all plant equipment Performs other manual or administrative work as assigned. Pay for this position ranges from $31.91 to $42.83 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

2-4 years' work experience with a High School Diploma or GED is required
Education and/or experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance with an emphasis on electrical.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and digital control system problems related to combustion turbines and generators
Experience operating, inspecting, and maintaining turbines, motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and valves in an industrial environment
Starting pay commensurate with qualifications and experience
This is a dynamic position that requires applicants to be in good physical condition.
Applicants must be able to work standing for prolonged periods, work outside in inclement weather, climb structures, work in confined spaces; perform heavy lifting, and wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator qualifications.
Additional requirements include being available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to operate the units and support outages as well as emergency and upset conditions as they occur. This position is subject to callouts and response within an hour.
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
Required to obtain and maintain a Class D Wastewater License.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or equivalent is preferred.
PLC troubleshooting and programming experience
Experience performing duties associated with mechanical maintenance, operations, and electrical troubleshooting
Strong instrumentation and controls experience which would include experience with digital controls systems
The ability to change settings, perform minor programming changes, system backups, and have a good understanding of function block and ladder logic
A working knowledge of computer operations to include Microsoft applications
Applicants must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a small work team with limited supervision

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting electrical, electronic, instrumentation, control, switchgear, exciter, and mechanical problems related to simple cycle combustion turbine-generator units
Performs I&C and mechanical maintenance on plant equipment and systems
Operates all plant equipment
Performs other manual or administrative work as assigned.