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Electrician Trainee - Virginia Beach, VA (CVOW)
at Dominion Energy
Virginia Beach, VA
Posted: 4-24-2025
Construction, Extraction, and Architecture
$51,189/year
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About this Career
Electricians
Skills
Export Control, Transmission, Hydraulics, Painting, Acids, Oil and Gas, Solvent, Operations, Electrical Substation, Lifting Ability, Electric Power Distribution, Forklift Truck, Printed Circuit Board
Job Description
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today. 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:
- Climb steel structures and work off ladders and aerial lifts.
- NERC requirements.
- Drive and/or operate vehicles for long distances.
- Operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain distribution and transmission substations.
- Working with mineral oils, paints, compressed gases i.
Working Conditions Include:
- Work schedule is 4 X 10 hour days Monday thru Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Work outdoors 95% of a normal day.
- Work in inclement weather as needed or service dictates.
- Must be available for overtime including extended workdays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement or CDL learner's permit. Previous electric and/or utility experience is a plus. Experience with forklift operations, aerial lifts, power driven equipment, painting, cutting equipment, pneumatic equipment and hydraulic equipment. The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below. 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 above. 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/WVAOther Working Conditions I.Pre-Employment requirements:
(Instructions will be provided to the successful candidate)- Due to weight limits on equipment, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds.
- Maritime physical (via Concentra).
- METS (metabolic equivalent of task) II.
Post-employment requirement:
GWO Basic Safety Certification (Recertification every two years) Certification program is a five day training offsite which includes:- Fire safety
- Height's training
- Material Handling
- First Aid
- Sea Survival TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Card These and other duties as assigned constitute essential functions of the job.
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