Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

East Energy Operations

Auxiliary operator

Career Insights for Power Distributor / Plant Operator

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on North Carolina data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Power Distributor or Plant Operator operates equipment to controls and monitor the flow of electricity from power plants.

$51,207 / year median in North Carolina

+7% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

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.