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Dominion Energy

Assistant Plant Operator

Dominion Energy, Eastover, South Carolina, United States, 29044

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Assistant Plant Operator

Dominion Energy South Carolina is looking to hire Assistant Plant Operators for our Wateree Steam Plant located at 142 Wateree Station Road, Eastover, SC. This entry level position is responsible for: Learning how to operate a steam plant in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner; Performing routine plant inspection rounds, which include but are not limited to, equipment lubrication, vibration monitoring of equipment, troubleshooting, and monitoring of unit conditions during plant startup and shutdown; Assisting Shift Supervisor through the isolating and tagging of equipment for maintenance by using established Lockout and Tagout procedures and preparing the equipment for return to operation; Expected to qualify as part of the plant's fire brigade, hazmat team and first responder team. Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications): Minimum of 1 year work experience with motors, pumps, fans, and valves or related experience. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work independently and with others, Must have basic computer skills, Must be able to qualify and wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator requalification; Must be able to do heavy lifting, climbing, and work rotating shifts, holidays, scheduled and unscheduled overtime and during inclement weather. Must be able to demonstrate mechanical and electrical aptitude. Must be able to demonstrate ability to understand and troubleshoot complex operating systems and controls, evaluate and determine when corrective work orders should be written and capable of making good decisions during an emergency or abnormal conditions. Must be reasonably available for callouts and vacation coverage. Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required. Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history. IBEW Locals 772 and 398 This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser: https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/ Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants. 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. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com. Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.