Renewable Energy Technician Trainee; Yorktown); YORKTOWN, VA,

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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.

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.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Dominion Energy is seeking a Renewable Energy Technician Trainee to support the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of renewable energy generation and battery energy storage facilities. This position is responsible for performing a full range of operations and maintenance activities on energized and de-energized solar and battery storage equipment. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

The Renewable Energy Technician Trainee position provides a progressive career path within Dominion Energy's Renewable Operations and Maintenance organization. Employees will develop the safety, technical, and operational skills necessary for increasing levels of responsibility while supporting the company's growing renewable energy portfolio.

As a Renewable Energy Technician Trainee, employees participate in a structured 27-month Skills Development Program designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for success in Renewable Operations and Maintenance. The program includes classroom instruction, on-the-job training, practical evaluations, and progressive skill development. Compensation increases throughout the program based on demonstrated performance, qualifications, and successful completion of program milestones.

The starting pay rate is $29.63 per hour
, with scheduled increases throughout the development program.

Successful candidates must be willing to travel as needed for training and operational support activities, including assignments at our Chesterfield, Virginia location.

Specific functions include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Ensure all safety, environmental, and operational rules, procedures, and regulations are followed.
• Inspect, operate, monitor, and maintain equipment used in the generation and storage of electricity.
• Perform daily operational activities, routine inspections, and equipment monitoring.
• Conduct planned, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on renewable energy and battery energy storage facilities.
• Isolate, LOTO, tag, and prepare equipment for maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on:
• Combiner boxes
• Tracking systems
• Battery energy storage systems
• Motors
• Switchgear
• Other electrical and mechanical equipment
• Assist with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to maximize facility reliability, availability, and performance.
• Perform routine site inspections, environmental walkdowns, and equipment condition assessments.
• Support site operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient renewable energy generation.
• Safely operate company vehicles and maintenance equipment, including aerial devices, diggers, lifts, and other construction and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of maintenance…