Auxiliary Operator at East Energy in Farmville, VA

Join our team and help power the future!

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-focused Auxiliary Operator (AO) to keep our power plant running smoothly and efficiently. In this role, you’ll operate and maintain boilers, turbines, dryers, fans, pumps, motors, chemical systems, and other essential plant equipment. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values safety, reliability, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 1–2 years in a central utility power plant or similar industrial facility.
• Knowledge: Boilers, turbines, dryers, combustion principles, steam production, and water treatment.
• Skills: Mechanical/electrical aptitude, ability to read gauges/alarms, interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams, and perform minor maintenance.
• Requirements: Valid driver’s license, ability to work rotating shifts and periodic on-call duty.
• Physical: Lifting up to 50lbs, climbing stairs/ladders, sitting, standing reaching, confined spaces.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a safety-first culture where your well-being comes first.
• Gain hands-on experience with a variety of plant systems and equipment.
• Work with a supportive team that values training, growth, and reliability.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening; subject to random testing thereafter.
• Commitment to following all safety procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.