Maintenance Operator
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Energy/Power Generation
Power Plant / Engineering, Electricity Generation
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Location: Westlake, Louisiana, United States
Company: Entergy
PS
Job Title:
Maintenance Operator
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEMember of a rotating shift working under the direction of a Plant Supervisor. Responsible for performing operating functions whichincludesmonitoring 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 unitsoperatewithin specifications.
Operate andmaintainunits whilemaintaininga high levelof 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, Plant Technician (Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical Skills), or Plant Technician (Mechanical Skills).
- Responsible for performing operating functions whichincludescontinuous 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 compliestoenvironmental rules and regulations
- Knowledgeable in and follows safety policies,practices and procedures
- Participate in the Monthly Safety Meeting, and open to participationonthe 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, costmanagementand schedule management
- Work a rotating shift
- 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 toa power plant environment
- High school diploma
- Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent work experience
- 0 - 2 years of experience in an operations or similar field, or entry level with a background in Process Technology or Instrumentation
- 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 100lbs
- The ability to lift and carry 50lbs
- The ability to climb scaffolds,stairsand ladders
- Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated
- Mustpossessthe initiative to perform task independently, providetimelyand concise feedback upon request
- Possess a winning attitude to achieve Departmental, Plant and Corporate Goals
- Shouldpossessbasic 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
- Power plant andormaintenance experience
- Successful completion of theEEl
POSS/MASS
test - Candidates selected to take the EEI
POSS/MASS
test will be invited via email.
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- Primary
Location:
Louisiana
- Westlake Louisiana :
Westlake - Job Function
:
Field & Skilled Trade - MRV Minimum Salary
: $$31.58 - MRV Maximum Salary
: $49.46 - FLSA Status
:
Barg Non Ex - Relocation Option
:
No Relocation Offered - Union description/code
: - Number of Openings
: 1 - Req : 124379
- PS Job Title
:
Maintenance Operator - Hiring Manager
:
John W Russ - Recruiter
:
Sherell Johnson - Travel Percentage
:
Up to 25%
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