What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Room Operator Trainee position at Dominion Energy?
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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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Non-Licensed Operators operate the turbine generator and reactor support systems while gaining the requisite knowledge and experience to become licensed Reactor Operators. This role ensures that primary and secondary plant equipment operates properly by executing operational surveillance procedures, surveying and recording readings on equipment, and implementing prescribed operational procedures.
Successful candidates must be available to attend the Foundations Class which will begin in Summer of 2025.
This position is represented by IBEW local Union 50 and has a starting hourly rate of $32.28.
Job Duties Include
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The ideal Nuclear Control Room Operator Trainee candidate will posses the following:
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
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/
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.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Non-Licensed Operators operate the turbine generator and reactor support systems while gaining the requisite knowledge and experience to become licensed Reactor Operators. This role ensures that primary and secondary plant equipment operates properly by executing operational surveillance procedures, surveying and recording readings on equipment, and implementing prescribed operational procedures.
Successful candidates must be available to attend the Foundations Class which will begin in Summer of 2025.
This position is represented by IBEW local Union 50 and has a starting hourly rate of $32.28.
Job Duties Include
- Locally operate the turbine generator and reactor support systems while gaining the requisite knowledge and experience to become licensed Reactor Operators.
- Obtain input and direction from Licensed Control Room Operators and various Supervisors.
- Monitor and control equipment and associated systems.
- Perform minor maintenance
- Execute operational surveillance procedures to ensure that equipment and systems are functioning safely
- Survey and record readings on plant equipment to detect any potential problems and determine if readings indicate abnormal trends
- Assist in coordinating maintenance and surveillance activities
- Control valves and switches locally
- Hang and remove plant safety tags
- Assist in refueling operations
- Assist in preparing, transferring, loading and unloading nuclear fuel elements
- Assist in development and implementation of training programs
- Provide relief for other positions as required and work without assistance in job areas where sufficient knowledge and training are present
- Participate in on-the-job training
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The ideal Nuclear Control Room Operator Trainee candidate will posses the following:
- Successful completion of Algebra II.
- 0-2 years of experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot assigned systems and equipment.
- The ability to operate various equipment and maintenance tools.
- Willingness to study and learn while on and off the job.
- Excellent reasoning ability.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be a self starter with the ability to quickly diagnose equipment issues
- Ability to interface well with peers and supervisors
- Must possess leadership qualities
- Must have a positive attitude
- Successful completion of advanced math classes to include trigonometry and pre-calculus
- Prior military experience
- Prior work experience in an industrial or construction environment
- Prior nuclear experience
- Vocational or Technical training
- Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred: Associates degree in Engineering Technology
Working Conditions
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
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/
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.
You can experience the excitement of our company – it's the difference between taking a job and starting a career.
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