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Maintenance Operator Trainee

Dominion Energy
Freeman, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026

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.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Job Summary


The Brunswick County Power Station in Freeman, Virginia is looking to hire Maintenance Operator Trainees to join its team.

As a Maintenance Operator Trainee, you will be required to operate and maintain power station equipment.

This includes:

  • Inspecting, operating and monitoring equipment used in the production of electricity;
  • Performing daily routine operations;
  • Isolating/tagging equipment for maintenance;
  • Valve operations;
  • Making entries into computer-based logbooks;
  • Performing maintenance on major industrial equipment such as pumps, turbines, and power station mechanical equipment;
  • Performing maintenance on batteries, motors, switchgear, motor operated valves, and other power station electrical equipment.

You will be placed in a 56-month standardized skills development program at the appropriate rate of pay based upon your previous experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills and competencies.

The starting pay rate is $24.61 per hour and increases through each step in the 56-month development program.

This is a rotating 12-hour shift position. Successful candidates must be available to travel and train in Richmond, Virginia for up to nine (9) week periods of time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience


Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to work around dust, grease, dirt, be exposed to weather conditions, loud noise, and machinery.
  • Ability to work 12 hour rotating shift work that can include days, nights, and weekend.

Preferred, but not required, skills & experience:

  • Journeyman craftsman experience; and/or Candidates who have power plant/power generation operational or maintenance experience.
  • Candidates with a minimum of three year's experience in operating and maintaining major industrial equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, turbines and electrical switchgear in an industrial environment (e.g. shipyard, military, manufacturing, or power station)

Education Requirements


High School Diploma or GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description


Working Conditions


Cold Up to 25%

Confined spaces Up to 25%

Dust / Grease / Oil Up to 25%

Heat Up to 25%

Loud Noise Up to 25%

Office Work Environment Up to 25%

Operating Machinery Up to 25%

Outdoors 26-50%

Union - IBEW Local 50 VA/NC/WVA

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,

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

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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