Maintenance Operator Trainee- Electrical (St. Paul, VA)
Dominion EnergyRole Overview
Dominion Energy is hiring a mid-level Maintenance Operator Trainee- Electrical (St. Paul, VA). This is a full-time role in St Paul. posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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.
Job Summary
Dominion Energy is looking to fill a vacancy for Maintenance Operator Trainee in St. Paul, Virginia
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.
The successful candidate will be entered into the Electrical Program of the Maintenance Operator Development Training.
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:
Industrial /commercial electrical experience is a plus. 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%
Heat Up to 25%
Loud Noise Up to 25%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Operating Machinery Up to 25%
Outdoors Up to 25%
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/
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What You'll Get
Starting Hourly Rate:
$24.61/hour
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. 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.
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About Dominion Energy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Maintenance Operator Trainee- Electrical (St. Paul, VA) position at Dominion Energy?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Dominion Energy. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Maintenance Operator Trainee- Electrical (St. Paul, VA) position at Dominion Energy located?
This position is based in St Paul. Dominion Energy has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Maintenance Operator Trainee- Electrical (St. Paul, VA) at Dominion Energy earn?
Dominion Energy has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Maintenance Operator Trainee- Electrical (St. Paul, VA) role at Dominion Energy posted?
This role was posted on July 16, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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