Operations Technician - Div Ops

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Company: Entergy

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Job Title:

Operations Technician - Div Ops

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for the reliable and safe operation of utility power boilers and turbine/generator equipment including continuous monitoring and understanding of the equipment's normal operating parameters & limits. Uses a distributed computer system which consists of multiple software components that are on multiple computers, but operated as a single system. Builds on a thorough understanding of power plant systems and operating practices and following startup/shutdown procedures as well as providing instructions to operating and maintenance personnel.

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.
• Comply with all Fossil Safety Processes/Practices, Utility Group Safety Process, Environmental policies/practices, participate in the Monthly Safety Meeting, and open to participation on the Safety Committee or the Awareness Team.
• During unit outages, provide contractor management, quality control, cost management and schedule management.
• Interface / communicate with internal and external organizations/customers (dispatchers, directors, contractors, etc.)

Minimum education required of the position

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

Minimum experience required of the position

• 2-7 years experience as a maintenance operator or equivalent process operator.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

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 read Prints & Schematics, Troubleshooting and Maintaining Plant Electrical and I & C related equipment. 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.

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Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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