Maintenance Operator

Entergy Corporation; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 90,489,000 - 141,723,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Maintenance Operator in Westlake, LA to join a rotating shift team. You will monitor and control power plant equipment, start/stop units, and perform lubrication and routine rounds while maintaining safety and environmental compliance.

The role emphasizes understanding of steam plant systems, LOTO procedures, and maintenance activities, with opportunities to progress through operator and technician levels as skills develop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Process Technology/Instrumentation degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience with power plant systems and maintenance practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate power plant equipment; start/stop and isolate equipment as needed.
• Perform routine operator rounds and lubrication of rotating equipment.
• Follow LOTO procedures and monitor boiler water chemistry and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.

Skills

Power plant operations

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Lubrication and maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Process Technology/Instrumentation degree or equivalent

Tools

Time and Labor (Electronic Timesheet)

AIMM (Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Location: Westlake, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

PS Job Title: Maintenance Operator

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Member 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 asrequired. Is familiar with plant environmental procedures and ensure unitsoperatewithin specifications. Operate andmaintainunits whilemaintaininga high levelof Safety, Reliability,Efficiencyand 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).

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for performing operating functions whichincludescontinuous monitoring of equipment,operatingvalves, understanding power plant systems,startingand stopping of equipment, isolating and restoring equipment for maintenance following a Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedure and monitoring boiler water chemistry
• Useselementary 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,practicesand 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 conditionspertaining 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

Minimum Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• 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

Any certificates, licenses, etc.requiredfor the positio n

• Successful completion of theEElPOSS/MASStest
• Candidates selected to take the EEIPOSS/MASStest will be invited via email. MONITOR YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDER

Primary Location

• Primary Location: Louisiana- WestlakeLouisiana : Westlake
• Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
• MRV Minimum Salary: $$31.58
• MRV Maximum Salary: $49.46
• FLSA Status: Barg NonEx
• Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
• Union description/code:
• Number of Openings: 1
• Req ID: 124379
• PS Job Title: Maintenance Operator
• Hiring Manager: John W Russ
• Recruiter: Sherell Johnson
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. , or see statements below.

EEO Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities

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. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

EEI Testing

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and Pre-employment Testing: of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Our expectations are the five employee and leader behaviors we believe are essential for positive stakeholder outcomes.