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Power Plant Operator

Primary Recruiting Services
Full Timejunior
Richmond, Virginia, US$35 – $50Posted April 14, 2026

Job Description

Title: Power Plant Operator

Location: Richmond, VA area

Pay: $35 - $50/hr, OT, 8% bonus, 401k, PTO, Health

Why should you apply?

In this role you will be part of day to day operations for a plant performing daily rounds, water chemistry, preventative maintenance, start up/shut down of equipment and working on qualifying on different parts of the facility. Great stability, growth, and compensation package. Apply now to be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Start up and shut down power generation equipment including but not limited to: turbines, boilers, pumps, water systems, steam systems.
  • Work with maintenance department during preventative maintenance and outage scenarios.
  • Check own work as well as others work throughout the facility.
  • Work with CRO and Shift Supervisor t to ensure plant viability.
  • Progress in training to run the boards.
  • Have a strong understanding of emissions requirements and adhere to regulatory requirement while operating facility.
  • 3+ years of experience in a power plant or heavy industrial setting or Navy experience

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