Engineer I (Pwr Gen)

Entergy Corporation; Redfield (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Engineer I–Sr for our Power Generation operations in Redfield, Arkansas. The role provides engineering and technical oversight across plants, plant support, and fleet maintenance.

You will lead NERC-related testing, compliance tasks, plant modifications, and project management, coordinating with staff and external firms. This onsite position requires a BS in engineering and progressive experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required or equivalent.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Progressive experience from Engineer I to Senior levels is expected.

Responsibilities

• Be the Plant NERC Champion coordinating testing with Compliance Technical Specialists.
• Assist with self-certification process for NERC Reliability Standards.
• Provide guidance to plant staff on compliance tasks per Fossil Generation NERC procedures.
• Lead causal analysis of plant component failures and operational events.
• Conduct project management and technical oversight for plant projects.
• Coordinate betterment capital and O&M projects and interface with maintenance teams.
• Ensure plant modification processes are followed on projects.
• Provide troubleshooting support for equipment and start-up assistance.
• Interface with equipment OEMs and external firms during projects.
• Monitor KPIs and support action planning to close gaps.

Skills

Power plant operations

Multi-project management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Location: Redfield, Arkansas, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

*This position will be filled as an Engineer I, II, III, or Sr. based up on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.*

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

• B.S. Degree in Engineering
• Desired: Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable and progressive 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
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Power plant operations knowledge with working experience at a generating station
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously
• Good verbal and written