Maintenance Operator

Entergy; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC seeks a Maintenance Operator to operate and monitor power plant equipment on a rotating shift under a Plant Supervisor. You will perform rounds, lubrication, and safety tagging for maintenance, ensuring plant units run safely, reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

You will progress through an Operational Skills Development Plan towards higher levels in Operations Technician roles, supporting environmental procedures and coordinating with teams to meet plant goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; relevant college degree or experience preferred.
• Experience in process technology or instrumentation is desirable.
• Ability to follow safety policies and environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate power plant equipment.
• Perform routine operator rounds and lubrication of rotating equipment.
• Understand and follow LOTO procedures for maintenance activities.
• Maintain boiler water chemistry and monitor plant systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment; perform preventative maintenance.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders (dispatchers, contractors).
• Work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Adapt to temporary supervisor/contract administrator roles as required.

Skills

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Initiative

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma

Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent

Tools

AIMM

Electronic Timesheet Application

Job description

Job Summary/Purpose

Member of a rotating shift working under the direction of a Plant Supervisor. Responsible for performing operating functions which includes monitoring 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 units operate within specifications. Operate and maintain units while maintaining a high level of 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).

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 which includes monitoring 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 units operate within specifications. Operate and maintain units while maintaining a high level of 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).

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• 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 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 complies to environmental rules and regulations
• Knowledgeable in and follows safety policies, practices and procedures
• Participate in the Monthly Safety Meeting, and open to participation on the 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, cost management and 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 to a power plant environment

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma
• Desired:
• Process Technology/Instrumentation college degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum 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, Skills And 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 100 lbs
• The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• The ability to climb scaffolds, stairs and ladders
• Must be Team Oriented and Self-Motivated
• Must possess the initiative to perform task independently, 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
• Desired:
• Power plant and or maintenance experience
• Equipment operation experience

Required

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the positio n:

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

Primary Location:

Louisiana- Westlake Louisiana : 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

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%

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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

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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.

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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.

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.

Our Expectations

• Make our customers more successful
• Innovate and continuously improve
• Collaborate and share knowledge
• Be accountable for results
• Recognize and reward outcomes