10 of the Most Popular Types of Power Plant Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Power Plant Jobs

• Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

  Salary range: $62,500 - $122,000

  Power Plant Auxiliary Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Power Plant Auxiliary Operator jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $122,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Power Plant Auxiliary Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Weekend Power Plant Auxiliary Operator

  Salary range: $62,500 - $122,000

  Weekend Power Plant Auxiliary Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Weekend Power Plant Auxiliary Operator jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $122,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Weekend Power Plant Auxiliary Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• 9 Mile Nuclear Power Plant

  Salary range: $48,500 - $126,500

  9 Mile Nuclear Power Plant is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for 9 Mile Nuclear Power Plant jobs pay between $48,500 (25th percentile) and $126,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for 9 Mile Nuclear Power Plant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Big Cajun 2 Power Plant

  Salary range: $71,500 - $96,000

  Big Cajun 2 Power Plant is a typical job search query Most salaries for Big Cajun 2 Power Plant jobs pay between $71,500 (25th percentile) and $96,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Big Cajun 2 Power Plant job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Power Plant Operator

  Salary range: $62,500 - $122,000

  As a power plant operator, your duties are to operate and maintain equipment that generates power and regulate these generators to control the output and storage of energy. You also manage the proper flow of electricity and voltage based on consumer demands. At a nuclear power plant, for example, you adjust control rods which generate power, and monitor the reactors, wind turbines, and cooling systems to ensure they operate within specified parameters. At a solar installation, your responsibilities are to monitor heat transfer and position and adjust solar panels or mirrors based on meteorological conditions.

• Steam Plant Operator

  Salary range: $34,000 - $37,000

  As a steam plant operator, you observe, monitor, maintain, and operate various boilers and related equipment, including a computerized boiler control system. Other equipment you may be responsible for include boiler feed tanks, feed pumps, water softeners, steam traps, heat exchangers, motors, and controls. Many jobs require you to conduct water chemistry testing and adjust chemical treatment rates. You must also perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a regular basis to keep the machinery functioning properly. Other duties can include repairing steam piping, such as steam valves and condensate pumps, while documenting all maintenance work you complete. Additional responsibilities include keeping temperatures balanced and starting and stopping boilers and pumps when needed.

• Coal Handling Power Plant Mechanical Engineer

  Salary range: $76,500 - $99,000

  Coal Handling Power Plant Mechanical Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Coal Handling Power Plant Mechanical Engineer jobs pay between $76,500 (25th percentile) and $99,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Coal Handling Power Plant Mechanical Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Contract Power Plant Operator

  Salary range: $34,000 - $52,500

  Contract Power Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Contract Power Plant Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $52,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Power Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Virtual Power Plant Operator

  Salary range: $62,500 - $122,000

  Virtual Power Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Virtual Power Plant Operator jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $122,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Virtual Power Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Per Diem Power Plant Operator

  Salary range: $62,500 - $122,000

  Per Diem Power Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Per Diem Power Plant Operator jobs pay between $62,500 (25th percentile) and $122,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Per Diem Power Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.