Power Plant Operator Trainee: Paid Training & Career Path

eastenergyllc-com; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits

Career progression

Job summary

East Energy LLC is seeking a Power Plant Operator Trainee for an Auxiliary Operator career path. The program starts with paid training and moves through entry, Junior, and senior AO levels with defined milestones.

Expect 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and opportunities to advance toward CRO. The trainee will learn operation of boilers, turbines, dryers, pumps, and chemical systems while maintaining safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Boilers, turbines, dryers, combustion principles, steam production, and water treatment.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude, ability to read gauges/alarms, interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, and perform minor maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work rotating shifts and periodic on-call duty.
• Physical: capable of lifting 50 lbs., climbing ladders/stairs, working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and maintain plant and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance.
• Perform routine boiler chemistry sampling and make operational adjustments as directed.
• Handle chemicals and fuel safely, including receiving deliveries and material handling.
• Operate and maintain chemical pumping systems, water treatment systems, and fuel/dryer operations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) for equipment maintenance.
• Support emergency operations and respond quickly to plant issues.
• Conduct operational rounds and keep accurate logs.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support 24/7 plant operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Gauge reading

P&ID interpretation

Job description

East Energy LLC is seeking a Power Plant Operator Trainee for an Auxiliary Operator career path. The program starts with paid training and moves through entry, Junior, and senior AO levels with defined milestones.

Expect 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and opportunities to advance toward CRO. The trainee will learn operation of boilers, turbines, dryers, pumps, and chemical systems while maintaining safety and reliability.