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Job Description
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) seeks an Apprentice or Journeyman Gas Turbine Operator / Repairman at Saluda Hydroelectric Generating Plant located at the Lake Murray Dam near Columbia, SC.
This position has the following responsibilities and expectations :
Operate heavy equipment such as a forklift or overhead crane.
Ability to learn plant systems required safely operate plant equipment. This includes safe startup and shutdown of Hydro Turbines, Combustion Turbines, and all supporting systems.
Perform routine electrical, instrumentation and mechanical maintenance.
Troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
Operating and maintenance of Coit Combustion Gas Turbines and Saluda Hydro Turbines.
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Minimum Requirements (Note : A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications) :
This position is physically demanding, and applicant must be in good physical condition. A successful applicant must be able to perform the following :
2 years of power plant or industrial experience.
Technical training in maintenance and operations is a plus.
Welding certifications are a plus.
Frequent climbing of tall structures at extreme heights.
Heaving lifting at a minimum of 50 pounds.
Work standing for prolonged periods.
Work outside during inclement weather if necessary.
Work on and operate boats.
Work in confined spaces.
Available to work overtime, call outs, weekends, and holidays to support outages as well as emergency and upset conditions as they occur. Occasional shift work is necessary to support plant operations.
Possess a valid driver's license
Must be able to wear a respirator and maintain annual respirator clearance.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education :
Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required
Preferred : Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation, Electrical, or another related field.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Required to obtain and maintain a Class D Wastewater License.
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
Working Conditions
IBEW Locals 772 and 398
