Power Plant Operator Trainee — Paid Training & Career Path

East Energy Renewables; Farmville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid power-plant training

Job summary

East Energy Renewables is seeking an Auxiliary Operator Trainee to join a 24/7 power plant environment in North Carolina. You will learn to operate boilers, turbines, dryers, pumps, and related systems while progressing through a formal training program.

The role offers paid training, a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends, and full benefits. Advancement tracks include Senior AO and CRO depending on qualification milestones.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of boilers, turbines, dryers and water/chemical systems.
• Skills to read gauges/alarms, interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, and perform minor maintenance.
• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to work rotating shifts.

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

Reading gauges/alarms

P&ID interpretation

Job description

East Energy Renewables is seeking an Auxiliary Operator Trainee to join a 24/7 power plant environment in North Carolina. You will learn to operate boilers, turbines, dryers, pumps, and related systems while progressing through a formal training program.

The role offers paid training, a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including nights and weekends, and full benefits. Advancement tracks include Senior AO and CRO depending on qualification milestones.