Maintenance Operator – Operations Technician (Little Gypsy – Montz)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

This position can be filled as a Maintenance Operator or Operations Techincian based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Member of a dayshift team a rotating shift working under the direction of a Team Leader. Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring and operating power plant equipment, is knowledgeable in power plant systems, starting and stopping equipment, isolating and safety tagging equipment for maintenance activities, and monitoring water chemistry. Responsible for performing routine operator rounds and performing lubrication to plant rotating equipment as required. Is familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensure units operate within specifications. Operate and maintain units while maintaining a high level of Safety, Reliability, Efficiency and cost. Work through Operational Skills Development Plan to gain specific knowledge of plant equipment and progress through Maintenance Operator levels up to Operations Technician.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for performing operating functions which includes continuous monitoring of equipment, operating valves, understanding power plant systems, starting and stopping of equipment, isolating and restoring equipment for maintenance following a Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedure and monitoring boiler water chemistry

Uses elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in generating plants

Troubleshoot, identify, and make repairs to the plant equipment including performing preventative maintenance tasks

Applies knowledge and experience with principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, and auxiliary systems

Knowledgeable in and complies to environmental rules and regulations; overall oversight of Environmental sampling duties

Subject Matter Expert on Water Chemistry Equipment including analyzers, polishers, and Reverse Osmosis unit

Knowledgeable in and follows safety policies, practices and procedures

Participate in the Monthly Safety Meeting, and open to participation on the Safety Committee or the Awareness Team

Performs preventative maintenance activities which include simple electrical, instrument and mechanical work/inspection and repair

Interface / communicate with internal and external organizations/customers (dispatchers, directors, contractors, etc.)

During unit outages or other emergent work, step-up to Temporary Supervisor or Contract Administrator position with responsibility for other employees and/or contractors to provide contractor management, quality control, cost management and schedule management

Work a rotating shift as needed

Work overtime at times when shift coverage is required due to unexpected circumstances

Be willing and able to work under unusual as well as normal working conditions pertaining to a power plant environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

High school diploma

Desired:

Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum experience required of the position:

Maintenance Operator I-II: 0-2 years of experience in an operations or similar field or entry level with a background in process technology or instrumentation

Maintenance Operator III: 2-3 years of experience in an operations or similar field

Maintenance Operator: 3 years of experience in operations or similar field

Operations Technician: 5-7 years of experience as a maintenance operator or equivalent process operator

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants

Knowledge of the principles of operation and function of steam boilers, turbo-generators, pumps, heaters, steam traps, piping systems, pressure and level regulators and their controls, and auxiliary systems

The ability to lift 100 lbs

The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders

Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated

Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, provide timely and concise feedback upon request

Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals

Should possess basic computer knowledge to obtain the required skills needed to use the Entergy Fossil Applications Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet Application) and AIMM (Maintenance Management System)

Knowledge of the elementary principles of mechanical measuring devices, instruments, controls, and regulating devices as used in steam electric plants

Preferred:

Power plant and or maintenance experience

Equipment operation experience

Desired:

Ability to teach/train

Powerplant Control Board experience

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the positio n:

Successful completion of the EEl POSS/MASS test

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Montz Louisiana : Montz

Job Function : Skilled / Craft

FLSA Status :Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NBU

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 116462

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=enUS) to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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