Maintenance Operator Trainee - Ladysmith Power Station

About the role

Dominion Energy is looking to fill a vacancy for Maintenance Operator Trainee at Ladysmith Power Station. As a Maintenance Operator Trainee, you will operate and maintain power station equipment.

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

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 weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial/commercial electrical experience
• Journeyman craftsman experience
• Power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience
• Minimum of three years’ experience 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)

Working Conditions

• Cold – up to 25%
• Confined spaces – up to 25%
• Heat – up to 25%
• Loud noise – up to 25%
• Office work environment – up to 25%
• Union – IBEW Local 50 (VA/NC/WVA)

Testing

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre‑employment process. Practice test: https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $30.98, with a location‑based wage supplement of 5%.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits (coverage for families and domestic partners)
• Vacation
• Retirement plans including 401(k) contributions and matches
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Sick leave
• Disability insurance

For more details, see dombenefits.com.