Shop Assistant Trainee

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. This position does not offer relocation assistance.

About the role

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Dominion and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 50. Pay rate is $24.61 per hour.

Join a critical team at Dominion Energy where we test new equipment, recondition existing equipment and tools, and actively work on sustainability for one of the top energy companies in the US. The Company's Shop Assistant Trainee program is a multi-step program with tests and homework at each step. After Step 2 (9 months), trainees move to Shop Assistant. Complete training will be after 27 months and completion of all Step 5 homework assignments and tests. After completion of the Shop Assistant Program, this position can lead to Shop Repair Worker or Shop Electrician, if positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Shop Electricians and Shop Repairmen with repairs to 1 phase and 3 phase equipment (Transformers, Regulators, Circuit Breakers, etc.), Tools, Mobiles, Switches, etc.
• Painting using a robot and air guns.
• Receiving equipment using handheld computer devices within SAP.
• Deciphering Bills of Lading (BOL’s) and determining where received material should be directed.
• Operating forklifts of varying classes.
• Reading data plates.
• Working safely.
• Operating a Yard Jockey (Shifter).
• Handling oil receiving and sampling.
• Handling chemicals, paint, oils, etc.
• Handling and sorting scrap materials and HAZMAT.
• Safe operation of a forklift (previous forklift skills are highly preferred).
• Banding equipment to pallets.
• Assisting in the recycling of electrical equipment using tools such as hammers, wrenches, electric hand tools, hoists, etc.
• Climbing on and off 4-foot-plus trailers per day using three-point contact mounted climbing devices on various equipment.
• Working at heights of up to 15 feet.
• Climbing on and off forklifts 25-plus times per day using three points of contact.
• Handling material up to 75 pounds on uneven surfaces in outside elements, including walking with material for up to 50 feet.
• Standing on concrete floors, bending, and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Ascending ladders with equipment and tools to make repairs on top of electrical equipment.
• Standing on ladders and reaching overhead to attach rigging equipment to electrical equipment.
• Wearing a respirator while painting electrical equipment for an extended period of time.
• Lifting, reaching overhead to get tools and equipment to work platforms, lift, support, or brace equipment.
• Working with various forklifts, banding machine, pallet jack, power steam washer, commercial paint equipment, industrial sweeper, yard jockey truck.

Requirements

• Shop Assistant Trainee is a program that progresses through steps, with tests and homework at each step. After Step 2 (9 months), the successful candidate will move to Shop Assistant. Training should be completed after 27 months and completion of all Step 5 homework assignments and tests.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Highly prefer candidates who are electrically or mechanically inclined.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Working Conditions

• Travel: 51-75%
• Operating Machinery: 51-75%
• Outdoors: 26-50%
• Loud Noise: 51-75%
• Energized Wires: 51-75%
• Dust / Grease / Oil: 51-75%
• Confined Spaces: 26-50%

Test Description

This job requires "recommended" test results from the Modern Hire Electrician Virtual Job Tryout administered online. The assessment is untimed but usually takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Pay

$24.61 per hour

Benefits

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Learn more about our benefits.