Operations Technician

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This position will be filled as a Maintenance Operator (MO) Helper 1, 2, Operator 1, Operator, or Operations Technician (OT) based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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 and limits. Uses a distributed computer system which consists of multiple software components on multiple computers, but operated as a single system. Builds on a thorough understanding of power plant systems and operating practices and follows startup/shutdown procedures as well as providing instructions to operating and maintenance personnel.

• 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, monitoring boiler water chemistry and making operational rounds in a safe and reliable manner
• Facilitates and coordinates shift safety meetings for all personnel on the same shift to promote and ensure a safe work environment which includes the use of human performance tools
• Mentors and/or provides training to develop other employees in the operations training progression plan while leading the effort to develop and review operating procedures and rounds
• 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: High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required: 5–7 years’ experience as a maintenance operator or equivalent process operator.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required: 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. Ability to read prints and schematics while troubleshooting and maintaining plant electrical and I & C related equipment. Ability to climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders. Must be team oriented and self‑motivated.

Must possess the initiative to perform tasks independently and 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.

Certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position: Successful completion of the EEI POSS/MASS test.

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.…