Job Description
Job Summary
Dominion Energy South Carolina: Wateree Steam Plant located in Eastover, South Carolina has an opening for a Mechanic Instrumentation & Controls Apprentice.
This position is responsible for assisting in maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, repairing electrical and instrumentation equipment associates with an electric generating station including programmable logic controllers, VFD's, RTD’s, thermocouples, controllers, smart field devices, analytical transmitters and Emerson DCS controls. Participates in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns. Provides technical and hands on support during shutdowns. Provides hands on support to resolve instrument and electrical problems as they occur. The Power Plant I&C Mechanic Apprentice will also:
• Participates in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns. Provides technical and hands on support during shutdowns.
• Provides hands on support to resolve instrument and electrical problems as they occur.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of related instrumentation and controls work experience with strong troubleshooting skills is required and completion of the Power Plant I&C Mechanic Apprentice program.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Both Levels:
- Experience operating personal computers and a fundamental knowledge of Windows based software.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Good physical condition and ability to work in confined spaces including the ability to wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator qualification.
- This position requires heavy lifting and climbing tall structures at extreme heights.
- The position is subject to overtime and expected to respond to call outs.
- Ability to work during inclement weather.
- Completion of basic Ovation Training.
Education Requirements
Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Power Plant Maintenance Selection System (MASS) 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/