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Operator Trainee

Dominion Energy·CLOVER, VA·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Entry-level Operator Trainee at Clover Power Station (nuclear facility). Complete a 39-month developmental training program combining on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and self-study to become a licensed reactor operator. You will monitor and ensure safe, environmentally compliant operation of nuclear power generation equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, operate, and monitor nuclear power generation equipment
  • Perform daily routine operations and system monitoring
  • Execute Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for equipment maintenance and valve operations
  • Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic troubleshooting of reactor systems
  • Maintain entries in computer-based operational logbooks

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 0–2 years of experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to safely monitor and ensure equipment operation in compliance with nuclear safety and environmental standards
  • Basic knowledge of computer systems

Desired

  • Satisfactory results on EEI Plant Operators Selection System (POSS) aptitude test
  • Ability to perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures

Location

Clover Power Station (nuclear facility); 12-hour rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Position represented by IBEW Local Union 50. Starting pay $32.04/hour.

Job details

FieldOperations
Salary$32.04/hr
LocationCLOVER, VA
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

LotoReactor OperationsPreventative MaintenanceTroubleshooting

About the company

Dominion Energy

A leading provider of electricity and natural gas, operating nuclear plants in Virginia and Connecticut and serving approximately 7 million customers across multiple states.

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