About the role#
This is a paid, full-time co-op position for the Winter 2027 term. You will work within our Power Generation plants to support the maintenance and operation of electrical and instrumentation equipment. This role is on-site and requires physical work, including climbing, bending, lifting heavy equipment, and standing for long periods. You may occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions.
What you'll do#
- Maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), motor controllers, smart field devices, and Distributed Control System (DCS) controls.
- Collaborate with qualified I&C journeymen on power plant equipment maintenance.
- Use drawings, prints, and CAD systems.
- Partner with Operations personnel to assist with power plant equipment operation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College in a program leading to an associate degree.
- Major in Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics Technology, or General Technology (Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance).
- Permission from your Program Coordinator or Division Dean.
- A minimum 3.0 overall grade point average.
- A graduation date in 2027 or 2028.
- A valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
Location & details#
- Locations: Cope, Columbia, and Wateree, South Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Dominion Energy does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
About Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy is a public utility company based in Richmond, Virginia. It provides regulated electricity to 3.6 million customers across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company also supplies natural gas to 500,000 customers in South Carolina. It operates as a developer of offshore wind and solar power and produces carbon-free electricity in New England.
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