Electrician Trainee - Virginia Beach, VA (CVOW)

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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.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

The Dominion Energy Electric Transmission Substations group is seeking a highly motivated Electrician Trainee to support operations of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm is located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia with a net generating capacity of approximately 2,600 MW. In addition to the CVOW project, this role will support normal, day-to-day operations for the Eastern Virginia region. This role will be temporarily located at Dominion’s Norfolk District office until construction is finalized for the CVOW-dedicated office in Virginia Beach, VA.

This position will take on the responsibilities of a full range of Substation construction and maintenance work on electrical distribution and transmission substations. This position works inside energized and de-energized substations. This position requires a Class A CDL license with HAZMAT endorsement within 6 months of hiring. Planned and unplanned overtime work will be required. The majority of the work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions and is considered "heavy labor" which is not limited to but includes the following: Climbing steel structures and working off ladders and aerial lifts. Working with lift tools and material up to 75 pounds on the ground and aloft.

Due to weight limits on equipment, weight restriction not to exceed 265 pounds.

Various Duties Include

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Class A CDL learner's permit within 1 month of employment and a CDL with Dominion training within 6 months of employment.

Working Conditions Include

This is a Local 50 union represented position with a starting pay rate of $24.61 per hour.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Cold 51-75%

Dust / Grease / Oil 51-75%

Energized Wires 51-75%

Heat 51-75%

Outdoors 76-100%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

Other Working Conditions

I. Pre-Employment requirements: (Instructions will be provided to the successful candidate)

II. Post-employment requirement: GWO Basic Safety Certification (Recertification every two years)

Certification program is a five day training offsite which includes:

TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Card

These and other duties as assigned constitute essential functions of the job.

Test Description

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

Export Control

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.

Other Information

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.

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