Engineer, I, II, III Sr (Pwr Gen)

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans, LA seeks an experienced Power Generation Engineer to provide technical oversight across plants, plant support, and fleet maintenance. The role centers on NERC compliance, testing coordination, and support of modifications and operations.

The position requires progression from Engineer I to Sr Engineer with 0–6+ years experience and a BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical preferred); power generation experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Progressive engineering experience levels from Engineer I to Sr Engineer as listed.
• Power generation or boiler/turbine operation experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and technical oversight in Power Generation environments (plants, plant support, fleet maintenance).
• Be the Plant NERC Champion; coordinate testing of NERC-related devices with Compliance Technical Specialists.
• Assist with self-certification process for NERC Reliability Standards.
• Provide guidance to plant staff to ensure compliance tasks are performed per Fossil Generation NERC procedures.
• Champion causal analysis; lead and assist in root cause analysis of plant component failures and operational events.
• Conduct project management and technical oversight of initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute capital and O&M projects; interface with production, maintenance, and project personnel.
• Ensure plant modification process is followed on projects; provide startup support.
• Provide engineering support for plant modifications and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Monitor plant KPIs; assist in action plans to close gaps and track progress.
• Support Stage Gate and Plant Modification processes in strategic planning.
• Ensure technical resources are available for daily operations/maintenance.
• Provide expert consultation on equipment (e.g., turbine-generator, boiler, auxiliaries) and interfaces with OEMs.

Skills

NERC compliance

Project management

Engineering oversight

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provide engineering and technical oversight in the various Power Generation environments such as: Plants, Plant support, and Fleet Maintenance.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the Plant NERC Champion to ensure that testing of NERC related devices are coordinated with Compliance Technical Specialists
• Assist with the facilitation of the self-certification process for NERC Reliability Standards
• Provide guidance and support to plant staff to help ensure compliance related tasks are performed as prescribed in Fossil Generation NERC procedures
• Champion of Causal Analysis/ Lead and assist in causal analysis of plant component failures, environmental and NERC compliance related items, and operational events
• Conduct project management and technical oversight
• Coordinate and execute betterment capital and O&M projects, interface with plant production and maintenance, project personnel, and other stake holders
• Ensure plant modification process is followed on projects
• Provide project and maintenance troubleshooting of equipment to address issues in a timely manner
• Provide oversight of engineering activities of external firms, including development of work scopes, and solicitation and evaluation of proposals, project planning and controls, review of deliverables, installation support, and start-up assistance
• Monitor plant Key Performance Indicators, support plant staff in establishing action plans to close gaps, and track action plan progress through completion
• Support strategic planning processes such as Stage Gate Process and Plant Modification Process
• Ensure technical resources are available to assist in daily operations/maintenance activities
• Provide expert level consultation associated with applicable equipment E.g. turbine - generator, boiler, auxiliaries, etc.
• Support and implement standards such as Predictive Maintenance Standard
• Provide interface with equipment OEMs
• Provide engineering support for plant modifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: B.S. Degree in Engineering (Desired: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering)
• Minimum Experience: Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Minimum Experience: Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Minimum Experience: Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Minimum Experience: Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Desired: Power Generation experience or other industrial experience with boiler and turbine operation