NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, US
8 hours ago
Electrician-Apprentice - Charleston, SC Area

 

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 South Carolina is looking to fill an Electrician- Apprentice vacancy. Power Delivery - Substation Operations is responsible for operating, maintaining, and constructing electric substations up to 230kV.  Safe, efficient, and reliable operations are critical to our success.  These positions will be filled at our Charleston, SC location.
 
Responsibilities include:

Assisting substation electricians in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations from 480V to 230kV.   Construction duties include but are not limited to: installation of foundations, conduit, ground grids, structural steel erection, bus work and the assembly, placement and testing of substation equipment. Maintenance duties include but are not limited to: trouble shooting and repairing substation class equipment such as transformers, breakers, voltage regulators, and all other substation equipment and devices.

 

The starting hourly pay for this position is $25.99.
 
 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements    

  0-2 years of directly related experience in area of responsibility.   Applicants must have the ability to operate equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and boom truck, and the ability to complete a four (4) year DESC apprenticeship training program.     Applicants must possess strong mechanical skills, must be safety conscious to work in proximity of high voltage electrical equipment and be in excellent physical condition in order to perform work duties such as lifting a minimum of 50 pounds and climbing ladders and structural steel.     Applicants must possess a strong technical aptitude to understand equipment wiring and diagrams, equipment diagnostics and testing, and equipment functionality and purpose.   Applicants must be available to work after hours, scheduled overtime, and callout for emergencies and storm restoration.    Candidates are required to live within a 30-mile radius of the Transmission and Substation Crew Quarters  Education Requirements

•    Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or one of the entities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
•    An Associate Degree in an electrical field of study is a plus as this position requires strong math, reading comprehension and fundamental reasoning skills and the ability to learn, understand and retain technical information.
 

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Minimum requirements include a valid driver’s license with a good driving history, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL- Class A) or the ability to obtain and maintain one within six (6) months of hire.  

Working Conditions Other Working Conditions Test Description

 

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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 and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.  

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